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Writing about the practice of software engineering and other projects

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Recently

Recently

I wanted to throw out a brief update on what I've been building, writing, reading, and other stuff over the
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Jul
31
To Pick a Nectarine

To Pick a Nectarine

Every spring, I eagerly plant outside as soon as the soil is soft enough for my hands to turn over.
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Jul
23
Beyoncé at Soldier Field

Beyoncé at Soldier Field

You're pretty sure it's going to be a fun night when, as you walk up to your friends' apartment, you
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Jul
23
After Reading: The Good Citizen

After Reading: The Good Citizen

A woven history of violated and reclaimed citizenship in the United States
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Jul
22
First Aid Kit at The Salt Shed

First Aid Kit at The Salt Shed

The Swedish duo's ethereal and intertwined voices harmonizing and melodically moving through the concert hall were amazing to experience. Truly
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Jul
16
After Reading: The Creative Act

After Reading: The Creative Act

A call to embrace the creative process: the continuous cycle of sourcing, crafting, and sharing.
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Jul
16
After Reading: A Philosophy of Software Design

After Reading: A Philosophy of Software Design

I had been recommended this book a handful of times by coworkers at Shopify, so I finally ordered it, hoping
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Jul
15
Kandy Muse and Jimbo at Roscoe's

Kandy Muse and Jimbo at Roscoe's

We braved the storms last night to watch Kandy Muse and Jimbo perform at Roscoe’s, and it was a
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Jul
09
Japanese Breakfast at The Salt Shed

Japanese Breakfast at The Salt Shed

A great evening seeing Japanese Breakfast perform a second time
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Jul
07
Grapetooth at West Fest

Grapetooth at West Fest

Grapetooth was a fun, tongue in cheek show on a perfect sticky summer night
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