Besides spending hours discussing our New Year’s goals, we worked and played. The kids are enjoying a school break. Tom and I worked through Wednesday. Joshua’s girlfriend Ellie came to visit for the week. We enjoyed New Year’s Eve by running 5 miles in the rain, working out in our garage gym, and doing yoga….
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Learning Watercolors
A couple of months ago, I decided to do a couple of watercolor painting projects. I quickly learned how deficient my skills and supplies are, so I signed up for an online watercolor class by Shayda Campbell. I have 3 tutorials left to go. Here are some of the results of my lessons:
Weekend Campout near Albert Pike
One hundred and seventy steps off from forest road 512, there is a campsite at the confluence of the Little Missouri River & Long Creek. The campsite is at a turn and river crossing on the Eagle Rock Loop trail so hikers frequently walk through camp. Some of them need directions. Most of them say…
Bluehost Facebook Ad Analysis
Audience The target audience is people with manage websites and who are likely to buy Christmas presents. . I think this showed up on my facebook feed because the internet algorithms know that I have many websites at various hosting companies. Seascape Principles Least Resistance It’s the Christmas season and everyone needs gift ideas. This…
Nike Tells a Story
I apologize in advance for making you cry, but I love this video. Since this is a school assignment to analyze a video, I wanted it to be something I don’t mind watching again and again. I hope you like it too. You’re welcome! Audience This human interest story appeals to anyone with an ounce…
Aha! PHP File Structure
My struggle with php is with understanding the overall structure of how everything works together. Googling for troubleshooting help is only really useful once you’re in the detailed mechanics of a php error. It doesn’t really help when the problem (like mine). I’ve spent way too many hours trying to figure these things out, and I…
PDO Statements Explained
PDO Statements in PHP follow a pattern. This pattern is rarely described. Instead, people who understand the pattern, just show you examples of code and explain nitty gritty details, not realizing that the big picture is missing. At least for me. Apparently everyone else gets it and I am in the minority. Or maybe not,…
Reverse Engineer Adobe Brand
Introduction Adobe designs software for creative professionals like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc… All of Adobe’s visuals on Social Media are over the top stunning in order to connect with and garner the respect of the design professionals who use their products. Reading the Seascape The Value Principle “Figure out the value that users are getting…
REI OptOutside Social Media Campaign
In 2015, REI decided to close its doors on Black Friday – the biggest shopping day of the year. They still paid their employees, but they encouraged them to go outside and spend time with friends and family. They encouraged everyone else to do the same. This sparked a social media campaign and social movement…
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