This post specifically addresses the Mac OS X Terminal. I can definitely say that one of the more intimidating things I accomplished in 2014 was getting comfortable with the command line process. I was very hesitant to even use it at first: What if I delete something? What if I tell my computer to spontaneously combust? Why is it so ugly?…I will just use apps!

I was recently working on a small new project (with apples) and found myself feeling that the bulk of content witin the head tag was slightly comical. What exactly is all this stuff that (mostly) isn’t even seen by the site’s user? What’s essential? What’s just taking up space? What does it all do?

As with all my life lessons, I had to learn how to pace design and development studies the hard way.

Last night I attended the Girl Develop It (Philly) holiday party and gave a quick talk. I have been incredibly anxious to meet everyone that is part of this particular chapter, as they seemed especially active and welcoming. I have also been making an effort to ease into the terrifying world of public speaking so this event seemed completely perfect and I couldn’t sign up for it fast enough.

…keeps the dev blues away? I don’t know, I just like illustrated fruit.

It has been a couple months since the wrap up of my Kickstarter for Pocket Guide to Writing SVG. The book was published over a month ago and since that time I have had an overwhelming urge to give this thing away to anyone in need of such a resource.