For those of you using a feed reader, you might want to at least click on through to see the newest version of my site.
It’s late and I don’t feel like detailing a bunch of things but here just a couple of highlights:
Almost monochromatic color scheme with just a couple of touches of blue (#033) here and there.
Left-aligned with fixed position sidebars on both the left and right of the content. More to come on the right side down the road.
A wider content area so you will see some goofiness in older looking images/videos but new content will be adjusted accordingly
Font replacement for headings, titles and main navigation through Cufon. You’ll probably noticed a slight delay/change from time to time as it gets replaced. It isn’t the perfect solution but until the much awaited Typekit drops, it’s the best option.
I haven’t even thought about validating or punishing it yet, so be kind. I’ve done some browser testing: FF3/Safari 3 on Mac and IE6/7/8 & FF3 on the PC but make no guarantees that it displays perfectly on your end. IE6 users, I didn’t drop you completely as some do but I also didn’t take full care of you either. You’re going to see some funky blue rings around several places and that’s just your browser doesn’t handle transparent images. There are fixes (and I might implement) but I’m too worn down tonight. As always, you’d be better served to upgrade your browser and browsing habits.
If you see some wackiness, feel free to comment below and embarrass me in front of my friends/family or save my ego by shooting me a note.
Up next, a revamped portfolio and some links to some fresh work.
Here’s to hoping the relaunch spurs a little creativity in writing as well. Daddy needs a new pair of shoes.
If you happened to stop by anytime this evening you might have gotten a sneak peek of v3.0 of my new site. It’s close, just not quite ready. A few nuts and bolts still need to be tightened and a few leaks need to be plugged, but it’s close.
Fingers crossed it’ll go live before Monday. And since you asked nicely, a quick look to whet the appetite.
Developers, I appreciate what you do. Many of you work tirelessly planning, learning and coding for the betterment of all things web related. I assume that many of you do it out of passion and possibly just as a hobby to fill hours while not punching the clock. I am impressed your knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, MySQL and even the many frameworks that surround each. I love the fact that almost all of the widgets, gadgets, navigation menus, drop-down lists, data-sets and more are usually open source. If Budweiser was into marketing nerds, you would be a Real Man of Genius.
I have but one request. Its small, but it is big to me. I’ve noticed for a long and apparently I’m not the only one. (more…)
A boy sat playing chess with a sailor—beating him soundly by the looks of it—and another sailor sat drinking and reading a newspaper at the bar. The owner came out; he was a short but large man, balding, and he wore a rather soiled white apron. Teel asked him if he made a fish soup. The man paused, and then asked how long they could wait for it. Rick and Teel told him—as long as it took, they were in no hurry. Wine and bread was brought to the table and then the man emerged, apron-less, from the kitchen, carrying a large basket; he nodded at them and walked out.
The story also references the question of “Where/what was the best meal you have ever had?” Рwhich of course I have no answer for. If I had a tale like the one in the above, there would be no question.
What about you? Can you name your most favorite meal/dining experience in life?
I can’t get enough of the Improv Everywhere guys and the things they pull off. I love the fact that they put so much preparation and effort into each stunt and the fact that there isn’t a malicious intent in anything they do.
This time around they put together a surprise wedding reception for a happy couple who just visited the Justice of the Peace.
From the groomsmen and bridesmaids to the first dance with an older fellow that looks to be a stand-in for the bride’s father, they really don’t miss on the details.
