Blog Archives

Picking up a Vinyl hobby in 2024

On learning about the world's most impractical music format.

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2023 - My Year in Running

A little consistency, between quiet spots.

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Farewell, Djangosites

Time for something new to take it’s place.

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What I Read in 2023

I actually paid a bit of attention to what I read this year.

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2022 - My Year in Running

More of the same?

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2021 - My Year in Running

Lockdowns continued... volume suffered... but we had some races.

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We need to change our mind more readily.

Your client will be better off if you are not fixated on a particular solution.

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Why compassion is non-negotiable for good consultants

Why giving a damn leads to longevity in client-consultant relationships.

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Why curiosity and inquisitiveness make for a good consultant

On being genuinely curious about your client's business.

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Lockdown Joy - Saturday Quiz

25 questions, delivered by SMS each Saturday. It's been a real treat for my family.

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2020 - My Year in Running

Well that was a bit shit, wasn’t it?

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Amber Electricity Real-time price widget for iOS 14

Amber pass on wholesale electricity costs. This widget makes it super easy to see current prices to help change your behaviour.

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Why Are Runners Obsessed with the Pain Cave?

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2019 - My Year in Running

Faster and further - but I didn’t learn anything from 2018.

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You should volunteer at your kids school

Everyone will have fun - and the world will be a better place.

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Wilsons Prom 60k, 2019

I finally made it to the lighthouse - and pushed many limits along the way.

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Mount Buller Skyrun 45km, 2019

What goes down, must come back up.

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Two Bays Trail Run 2019 - a few KM too far

I raced to sign up then didn't respect the ultramarathon distance. It didn't turn out too well.

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2018 - My Year in Running

Farther, longer, and with silly injuries - my best running year yet.

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Ultra-Trail Australia 50km - My First Ultramarathon

We had beers and pizza then signed up for an ultramarathon. What's the worst that could happen?

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Netlify and Netlify CMS

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2017 - My Year in Running

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The Long Way Round - The Plane that Accidentally Circumnavigated the World

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2016 - My Year in Running

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Why I Hate Running (Hint... it's pizza)

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Using Strava to plan your trail run, and hopefully not get too lost

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2015 In Review

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Run Melbourne 2015 - My First Half Marathon

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Nice UX Touch from Dropbox

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Song Exploder - The story of "The Commander Thinks Aloud", by The Long Winters

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Move-O-Scope

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The Benefits of a Lunch Hour Walk

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Self-Hosted Server Status Page with Uptime Robot, S3, and Upscuits

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How I use HuffDuffer as "Instapaper for Audio"

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2014 In Review

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Being a Problem Solver

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Serial - We're listeners, not detectives

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Please Offer An Excel Export Option

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Kano - Make a Computer

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What's New With WhisperGifts

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