One of the things I wanted to do during my sabbatical (more on that later this week) was to create (from scratch) a new block theme for my site. I haven’t done this in a long time and thought it’d be a good way to get familiar with the state of block themes as a whole. In my role at WooCommerce I’ve been working deep in different parts of the block and site editors but haven’t spent as much time building things, for fun. Today, I launched the theme on my site. It’s not packaged for public distribution – if there’s interest I might – as I consider my design skills “highly niche” so might just stay bespoke for a while. I’ll do a full write up on the experience at some point.
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Sabbatical, a Gift
I’m sitting here writing this post, with a few days left in my 3 month Sabbatical. One of the great perks of working for Automattic is that every 5 years I have the opportunity to take a 2-3 month fully paid time away from my regular work with no expectations beyond disconnecting from work. It is a blessed, and very kind, gift. I’m fully aware that I’m already fortunate to live and work in a job that pays well for the needs of me and my family – affording some “wants” too – and live in a part of the… Keep reading →
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lurking vs. joining the conversation
In the continuation of the series I’ve been writing this last few days, here’s something I wrote as a part of my New Year’s post at the beginning of last year: Im going to comment and interact more on the internets. Confession: Im a lurker. What happened : I’m still a lurker for the most part…
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coaching
This post continues the series I’ve been writing on as a part of my year in review. Here’s something else I wrote last year when thinking about the year ahead: One of the highlights in the past year for me was taking some training on being a leadership coach. Every now and then I think…
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measurables…
I will admit. I’m kind of a stats freak. I like keeping track of things and seeing changes happen. Even though that is something I like though, I’m not into blogging for the numbers. Still, to me, numbers are cool. With that said, as I continue my series on “Looking Back, Looking Forward“, this post…
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being entrepreneurish…
Is that even a word? If it isn’t, you read it hear first! Let’s continue the series I started yesterday: What I wrote last year: As part of paying down our debt Im going to start trying out different ways of monetizing some of the things I do on the internets. Ive already started somewhat…
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I don’t like these “year in reviews”….
…but I do see the value in them – so I’ll add my own to the mix! What is the value? Gain appreciation and cultivate gratitude for the great stuff that happened to you in the past year. Reflect on what you can learn from the past year. Plant seeds of motivation for what’s possible…
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Merry Christmas 2010
Hey everyone, I hope your day is going well so far! I love enjoying this time with my family and friends. To all my readers, have a blessed Christmas and a very HAPPY New Year! I’ve included for your reading the text of what I shared last night to my church family (modified a bit…
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which has the greater impact?
A while ago I read an interesting article by Miles McPherson on the Catalyst Blog that begins with a great question, If your church closed down tomorrow, would anyone notice? Would there be a negative impact on your community? I think every church has a desire to have an impact in their community. Even the…
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a perspective on the church
About a month ago I read a great post by my friend John Pellowe touching on the whole subject of competition between Christian Ministries. You should go read it then come back here. It prompted a comment from me as follows: I love the position you outline here about competition among ministries and it’s a…
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doing good…
Read this, this morning while doing my daily Bible reading: [blackbirdpie id=”2710111239802880″] On remembrance day this verse takes on extra special meaning. To all those who did good, gave their lives, and sacrificed for those in need in wars past and who are doing so today in wars present; I salute you; I thank you;…
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Seth’s Blog: The lesson from two lemonade stands
Some time ago I read this article by Seth Godin, “ The lesson from two lemonade stands“. Go read it, then come back here. For the church – what lemonade stand are we? Are we passing out tracts and telling people the “bridge” story or are we loving people and walking with them to the…