Blog
Microsoft: "Language Preference? Not Yours"
February 10, 2008
Either I'm missing something, or the creators of a form on Microsoft's website are missing the point of asking for a user's preference.
Gah! Don't look at me! The dilemma of a pending redesign
August 15, 2007
Undergoing some work under the hood, but shy about inviting more visitors during the process. Le sigh.
Listening to someone vs. Solving their problems
August 12, 2007
Sometimes you should listen, sometimes try to help, but make someone happy by learning when to do which.
Please don't make users hate your interface
August 07, 2007
If I'm looking for something to throw at the screen after using your interface, you've overlooked something in user testing.
If there are no roses to smell, stop and see the leaves
August 02, 2007
A few months ago, when trying to relax by stepping outside, I realized I wasn't doing it right.
Drinking the FeedBurner koolaid
July 31, 2007
I've updated the RSS feed to use FeedBurner; please update your subscriptions. If you've used Feedburner and have tips, gimme a ring.
Breaking a slump
July 26, 2007
I've been in a slump with writing, obviously, and tonight I hope to put that to rest. Onward to better, frequent writing.
panic-mode management and you
June 24, 2007
Some thoughts on a Rands in Repose entry about management types you may encounter when you reveal that you've massively messed something up.
Getting Things Done, take 2
June 17, 2007
Getting Things Done offers greater organization with less stress. My first look at this system was half-hearted, and it's time to give it a fair shake.
Back from Washington State
June 10, 2007
I just got back from a week in Washington State, including a tour of Boeing and Seattle, and can't wait to get back again. Beautiful state.
There is an "I" in "team"
May 30, 2007
For years I wondered why a line of traffic at a light couldn't just move in unison. Now that I'm older, I understand why, and I'm just geeky enough to apply the lesson to teamwork.
Today it was easy to love DropSend
May 24, 2007
DropSend (online service for emailing very large files that most mail servers would reject through conventional email) made me smile today.
Web Design Survey closes May 22nd
May 18, 2007
From A List Apart, "People who make websites have been at it for more than a dozen years, yet almost nothing is known, statistically, about our profession. Take the survey and change all that."
The Blog Rears its Head
May 16, 2007
Whether that's an ugly head or not remains to be seen, but my goal is for something people can use and appreciate.
I'm not that Jeff Sargent
April 30, 2007
It's funny how the web can bring people together. For the record, I'm not an engineer, and you didn't name your dog after me.
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