Remembering September 11, We Will Never Forget

dozens of cards attached to chain link fence, honoring and remembering those who died.

Today, on the 18th anniversary, we remember and reflect on those who died from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. Join me in six moments of remembrance today. 8:46AM: American Airlines Flight 11 struck North Tower in New York City 9:03AM: United Airlines Flight 175 struck South Tower in New York… Continue reading Remembering September 11, We Will Never Forget

10 Tips for Getting Started Blogging

hand writing notes in a journal

Recently I was reviewing archived notes from when I first started blogging with WordPress.

And it reminded me of when I helped set up WordPress multisite at Washtenaw Community College (WCC), where I worked as a web developer in the early 2010’s.

To help department staff get started blogging on their sites, I documented some helpful info from our Metro Detroit WordPress meetups. Continue reading 10 Tips for Getting Started Blogging

Photo of the Week: Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Long Distance Traveler

brown, white, and black bird pauses in the green grass as it searches for food.
brown, white, and black bird pauses in the green grass as it searches for food.
Buff-breasted Sandpiper

When news that the Buff-breasted Sandpiper had been seen along Lake St. Clair, I knew I would be traveling to the other side of town to see this beautiful, elegant-looking shorebird.

Why?

One, it’s a beautiful bird! Continue reading Photo of the Week: Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Long Distance Traveler