Monthly Archives: January 2003

Playing with My Theme Again

I’m trying out Bryan Bell’s new Candid Blue theme.  I made the fonts in the style sheet use percentage sizing for the main content rather than his fixed sizes, but other than that, it’s Candid Blue.

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Personal State of the Union

The President will present his State of the Union tonight.  I’m sure it will be filled with difficult but important choices about the economy, terrorism, and the conflict with Iraq.  I’m sure it will try to put the brightest spin … Continue reading

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Purposeful Blogging

Mark Pilgrim had a posting about weblogs a few days ago (Influences) that made me think.  He often does.  A few snippets to start: It is most definitely talking at people, not with them. Of course there is diversity, fascinating … Continue reading

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Zero Point Five Degrees Fahrenheit in Cleveland

As I walked out the door this morning to drive to work, I glanced at our outdoor thermometer.  0.5 degrees F.  Ugh. It’s been a cold, snowy winter, even here on the West side of Cleveland.  The cold and gray … Continue reading

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Muffin Review: Honey Girl Glazed Blueberry Scone

Is it a scone?  Or is it a muffin?  Or some inbred spawn of both? Matt brought in these glazed scones this morning.  They are quite tasty.  The cake itself is not too sweet, and moister than a scone, but … Continue reading

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Bad Design Example: Stupid Faucet

Last fall, when I was manning a tradeshow, I had a Norman-esque experience with the shower in my hotel room.  I wrote up this piece and distributed internally, intending to post it here, but this is the first time I … Continue reading

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Bad Design Example: Stupid Faucet

Last fall, when I was manning a tradeshow, I had a Don Norman-esque experience with the shower in my hotel room.  I wrote up this piece and distributed internally, intending to post it here, but this is the first time … Continue reading

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Rereading Great Works in Design

I recently reread The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman as part of an internal professional development group.  It’s a foundational work in the usability and product design communities. This is the third time I’ve read it, and I … Continue reading

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Muffin Review: Cravings Blueberry

Well, I think we have it! For the first time in months the taste of a muffin has forced a Wow out of my mouth. This blueberry muffin is so tremendously good that even after just three bites, I had … Continue reading

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OSU Deserved the Win (Unfortunately)

Ohio State held their own last night and deserved the outcome.  I was conflicted over this game. Being a Virginia Tech alumnus and fan, I despise Miami.  But being an Ohio transient and disliking OSU as a school, I also … Continue reading

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