Blog Archives

Say “hello” to my little synth

Jan 4, 2020 | Although not particularly versatile as an instrument, the Korg Monotron Delay can make some fun, irritating noises.

What studying the humanities taught me about software development

May 11, 2019 | At its heart, “Agile” is just the technology industry learning how to work like artists.

My first instrument: the Casio VL-Tone (VL-1)

Apr 13, 2019 | Although this tiny instrument doesn't look like much, it entertained me for hours.

Louis Prima: The Wildest!

Oct 19, 2018 | I know Lois Armstrong, Mel Tormé, Dizzy Gillespie — somehow I missed hearing about Louis Prima.

Representation

Aug 18, 2018 | Cis white men are losing their grip on the representation of themselves and others in our media.

My favorite headphones

May 18, 2018 | Hearing loss changes how I evaluate headphones. My current favorite is a happy accident.

Kon Kan: I beg your pardon

May 6, 2018 | When I think about music, I think about it in two periods. There’s before Kon Kan, and then there’s after Kon Kan.

What responsive design can teach us about accessiblity

Apr 19, 2018 | Developing for accessibility becomes easier when we stop thinking about disabilities in a clincal fashion.

Marketing abandoned ethics and it’s ruining advertising

Feb 25, 2018 | Ad networks, niche targeting, and cost-per-click combine to polarize a nation.

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