Photo of the Week: Steam Rising off the St. Marys River

sunrise over the St. Mary's River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as steam rises above the frozen water.

With a temperature of -14 degrees Farenheit, my morning started with me bundled up in layers of winter clothing, watching steam slowly rise off the St. Marys River at Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

What an incredible sight!

Along with 20+ other dedicated birdwatchers from southeast Michigan, I made the trek to the Upper Peninsula this month for a winter birding trip to see birds that are often only seen in the far north.

We started our first day of the trip at Sault Ste. Marie on the shoreline of the almost completely frozen St. Marys River that flows southward from Lake Superior to Lake Huron. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Steam Rising off the St. Marys River

February 14, 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 three goals of usability testing, find a new accessibility podcast, discover how to use grid template areas to place items in your design, and more. Continue reading February 14, 2020: My Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News

WordPress Community Offers Support After WordCamp Asia 2020 is Canceled

WordCamp Asia

Due to COVID-19 (also known as coronavirus) concerns, the inaugural WordCamp Asia 2020 has been cancelled.

In his post, Matt Mullenweg said

…there are too many unknowns around the health issues unfolding right now in the region to explicitly encourage a large public gathering bringing together over 1,300 people from around the world.

Organizers posted the announcement on the WordCamp Asia 2020 website, explaining the decision was made to ensure the safety of all WordCamp Asia attendees.

The focus for the organizers now is to assist everyone who planned to participate in WordCamp Asia 2020. Continue reading WordPress Community Offers Support After WordCamp Asia 2020 is Canceled