Welcome
Hey there, I'm R.
I'm not great with labels, but if you need one I might be a writer -- though I really enjoy design and web development too. These days I work in marketing with a focus on digital content strategy, where all those disciplines come together. Previously I worked in media, as a contributing technology writer for a range of publications and as chief editor for a couple of young media startups.
Things that interest me right now:
Recent Writings
- Modding the Stafford SF-S1 to Recreate the Nirvana Unplugged Guitar
- The Stafford SF-S1: A Rare Japanese Replica of the Iconic Nirvana Unplugged Guitar?
- Thoughts on Repurposable Web Templates
- Finding a Better Place for Music
- Simple Static Sites for the Rest of Us
- Designing Pocket Productivity: There Doesn't have to be an App for That
Issues and viewpoints
- I'm continually trying to understand how technology (especially mobile devices and social media) can be both a positive and negative influence upon me and my family.
- I'm frustrated with how Facebook and Youtube have become a breeding ground for lunacy, especially when it comes to science and politics. At the same time, Youtube when used responsibly, can be wonderful.
- I like extending the life of almost everything I own, especially old PC hardware with Ubuntu Linux, Thinkpads in particular. I'm a big believer in "right to repair".
- I think making websites shouldn't have to be nearly as hard as it is right now. I'm knocking around the idea of making a simple static site generator free for everyone, because we should be able to do better than Wordpress for an easy-to-use and free website builder.
- Everyone should be considered and treated as equal. Be nice.
- Pancakes are a potentially great solution for most day-to-day problems, not just at breakfast.