Life

Life’s a bitch. There are no two ways about it. This category is home to my good-old-fashioned rants, ramblings, complaints, conundrums, and other not-professionally-relevant thoughts. The way I see it, this is how blogs got their start. I might as well go along with it.

Live-Blogging My Kid’s Birth

My second child is about to be born. My wife is doing all the hard work. The least I can do is document the occasion.
On Starred Thoughts & Supporting Each Other

Old Chapel at UMass is the subject of a recent article in the campus newspaper. Some people are angry about the article's treatment of the iconic landmark.
Next Next Chapter: Fatherhood

I'm going to be a dad! Meggin and I are thrilled to welcome our first child, for now known affectionately as "Babby," sometime near March 7th, 2013.
Next Chapter: Self-Employment

I'm officially self-employed as of today. I'm officially a small business owner with budgets and timelines. I'm ready and anxious to face this new chapter in my life.
Off to [Smaller] and Better Things

I resigned my position at StudentCity, my employer for the last 4 years. As of October 17, 2011, I work for McDougall Interactive, a digital/search marketing company in Danvers, MA. I'm sad to leave my friends and colleagues at SCC, but I'm excited for what's ahead for me with McDougall.
Flash Mob Wedding in Boston

A flash mob descended upon The Pru in Boston. It starts with a few singers, adds some dancers, then more dancers. And then a bride, a flower girl, a groom and ceremony!
Work with me: StudentCity is Hiring

My company is hiring a junior or middle-level web designer/front-end developer. If you or your loved ones are interested in the gig, please get in touch with me.
Things I Don’t Care About that Others Enjoy

There are lots of "popular" things that I don't care about; things like reality television, celebrity gossip, and Chinese food. I made a list of these things, just for fun.
George Parks: Inspiration Personified

George Parks was the director of the UMass Minuteman Marching Band from 1977 until his death on September 16, 2010. He was a hero and an inspiration to millions.
On Corporate Sponsored Clouds

Remember gazing up into the clouds as a little kid? Trying to find bunny rabbits or smiley faces? Advertisers remember it too. Now you can gaze skyward and see Mickey Mouse… literally. What will they think of next? Company floats ads in ‘clouds’ shaped like corporate logos – Wired Magazine
On Politics (briefly)

I don’t want to say too much on the matter. I simply want to point out that everything I’ve read on the internet, seen on tv, and heard from any half-way-reliable source leads me to believe that Senator Barack Obama can, should, and will be the next president of the United States. I support him […]
On Parental Mind Control

For any Facebook users out there, you may have seen a "Sponsored Story" in your news feed recently. It’s a YouTube-style internet video clip/advertisement for a computer. I’m not generally one to publicize an ad. By definition, they get enough exposure on their own. This one, however, I feel is worthy of some extra attention. […]
On Life-Changes

This is a pretty uncertain and changing time for a person… post-graduation, that is. A few personal upheavals thrown in there, and you’ve got a dazed, wandering kid trying figure out which way is up. Funny, though, is the tendency times like these have to make us more self-aware and better able to take a […]
On The Past Few Months

At last! After more than three months, TJKweb is finally back. I had to go through a battle with my old host company. Finally, a reliable host that provides both flexibility and security. Since they’re not paying me, I won’t advertise for them by recommending them by name. Spring is officially here. And with it […]
On Portaduction

Cell Phones, Laptop computers, Portable Digital Assistants, Satellite-Connectivity & "Anywhere Internet"… the world has become portable. Gone are the days of tethered desktop workstations and static, immobile command centers. Portability and productivity have become synonymous. Television viewers and internet browsers are constantly bombarded with advertisements promising products that will free your business from it’s physical […]
On Cyber-Results

I am a webdeveloper. I perform work. I produce a good. I receive monetary compensation for my goods and services. Just like the good old-fashioned business model. The only problem is, when it comes down to it.. I don’t have anything concrete to show for my efforts. Every “good” I’ve produced is in the realm […]