My early thoughts on the first iteration of Writer Pro from iA.
Observing the varying types of content available via RSS feeds today and how each require different treatment.
I had the privilege of attending the most recent edition of Type Camp [http://www.typecamp.org], lovingly titled Web Type West [http://www.typecamp.org/camps/web-type-west/]. The simple fact of being at a conference can be enjoyable on its own. Being at one where the entire focus is a topic you're very passionate about … the enjoyment is greatly magnified. All quotes here are potentially paraphrased. My handwriting is neither fast, nor overly legible … room for error. My apologies to the speake…
As mentioned last week [https://chrisbowler.com/journal/on-the-court], the Campaign Monitor team got together recently for our annual meet up. As the team grows, having a meet up like this becomes increasingly expensive, both financially and administratively. It's also absolutely vital. Although we live in an incredible time from a technological perspective, there is still no replacement for face to face discussion. Full on interaction between two (or more) human beings requires being present i…
During my high school and college years, I learned quickly that there were kids who were much better basketball players that I was. Playing with them was often an exercise in humility and frustration. And I took every chance I could to make sure I was included in the games with people better than me. Why? Because it made me a better player. And fast. Although our nature can be to run from situations like this, we can all learn to relish them as well. The moments of frustration are the catalyst…
One area worth improving is looking for the good in each and every situation, rather than my more natural reaction. To complain.
Stepping further into the options available with Sass, for beginners.
A look at Apple’s recent paring back of features, refinement of the UI, and applied consistency to the iWork applications. Specifically Numbers.