Photo of the Week: Sunrise over Ford Lake on a Winter Morning

Sun shines brightly through bare tree branches that border the calm lake waters.

In the early morning hours, with the bright sun rising over Ford Lake in Ypsilanti, Michigan, we find Belted Kingfishers, Hooded Mergansers, Mallards, and, of course, the ever-present Canada Geese on the waters of the calm lake. Temperatures are swinging back and forth between the teens and 40 degree Farenheit. Our local lakes and marshes… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Sunrise over Ford Lake on a Winter Morning

January 17, 2020: My Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News

In this week’s web design and development news roundup, you’ll learn about the user experience of four popular fitness and nutrition sites, find a helpful guide on WordPress website accessibility, discover how to create a slideshow with only CSS, and more. Continue reading January 17, 2020: My Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News

Detroit Speakers in Tech Hosts Global Diversity CFP Day on January 18

Kavitha Krishnan speaking on style guides

The first time I had to give a public speech in high school, I was terrified.

I had successfully avoided public speaking in high school for almost two years. But as part of our Great Books class, we were required to present character studies in front of class.

We worked in pairs to create the character studies, so I thought my partner would give our public presentation.

I felt good, I’d avoid speaking in public again!

Then I discovered my partner was more terrified about public speaking than I was. Continue reading Detroit Speakers in Tech Hosts Global Diversity CFP Day on January 18