WordCamp Orlando 2013: Getting “Hooked” on WordPress

Mike Stowe talking about WordPress Hooks

When was the last time a conference session presenter asked for, and received a Stephen Colbert-like applause at the beginning of their presentation? It happened last weekend when Mike Stowe spoke on WordPress hooks at WordCamp Orlando 2013. One of the most entertaining talks I enjoyed at WordCamp Orlando 2013, Mike included references to pirates,… Continue reading WordCamp Orlando 2013: Getting “Hooked” on WordPress

Recap: Anthony Bourdain’s Season 2 Finale: Parts Unknown Detroit

Walking through the ruins of the abandoned Packard Plant in Detroit

In the season two finale of Parts Unknown, CNN’s Anthony Bourdain explores the Motor City’s past, present and future as he walks through ruins of the abandoned Packard Plant, helps to mow overgrown city parks, and enjoys food at Detroit’s off the beaten path restaurants. Anthony Bourdain on Detroit: It’s where nearly everything American and… Continue reading Recap: Anthony Bourdain’s Season 2 Finale: Parts Unknown Detroit

Joining the Crowd for National Blog Posting Month

handwritten story on lined paper

While many of my friends are participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) this month, I wasn’t prepared to write a novel in one month’s time. Instead, I’m joining the crowd for National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo) and committing to publishing a post every day. It’s a big commitment to blog daily, but I’m optimistic… Continue reading Joining the Crowd for National Blog Posting Month