I love the convenience of using an RSS reader to keep up with my favorite blogs, but I still usually click through and visit the actual website. Why not just read everything directly in the RSS reader? There are a few reasons. First, I enjoy seeing how people design their websites. The colors, fonts, layouts, and little...

I’ve been sketching more lately. I drew this goldfish today using a reference image I found on Public Domain Image Archive. It’s a great resource for artists, with a curated collection of more than 10,000 out-of-copyright historical images that are free to explore and reuse. If you’re ever struggling to find something...

When I first started working out with a personal trainer, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was an experiment. I was simply trying something new to improve my health, but it had a bigger impact than I expected. For the first time in my life, I have actually been consistent with my fitness routine. I’ve been training five...

David asked: Do you tell people you blog? Only a handful of friends and family know that I have a blog, and unless I send them a link to a specific post, they rarely, if ever, visit. They prefer the big social media platforms, and I understand why. They’re simply easier and more convenient for most people. And that’s...

It seems I’m never completely satisfied with my site. I’m always tinkering with the layout, experimenting with different ways to organize things, and trying new ideas. I enjoy the process of building websites, but I’ve always struggled with maintaining them over the long term. After a month or two, I usually reach a...