Author Archives: Justin
About Justin
Web designer and developer Justin Harter of Indianapolis write this little blog.It’s been 10 years since my mom died
Ten years ago today, at 11:16 A.M., my mother died at our home in Salem. She would have been 50 years old this year. This is one of three photos I have of her with me: Which means, that exactly… continue reading »
2011 Goals Revisited and 2012 Goals
So here’s what I said I wanted to do, last year: Learn iPhone programming. I didn’t make this one. I started, but realized once again that I’m not a programmer and I hate hard programming. Cook more meals from scratch.… continue reading »
World’s fattest mom decides to close her pay-per-view eating site
God bless America and the entrepreneurial spirit: AKRON, Ohio — The man from Germany sent a credit card to Donna Simpson with specific instructions: Buy pizzas, Chinese food and other takeout. He wanted Simpson to use his money to become… continue reading »
The difference between a high standard of living and a high quality of life
On three different occasions in the past month I’ve overheard people say something like, “I’m having a hard time keeping up with expenses”, “I’m working hard to maintain my standard of living” and “I’m trying to cut back.” This usually… continue reading »
An unhelpful guide to Washington County
The Salem LeaderGeneration Why – ColumnJustin HarterDecember 2011 An unhelpful guide to Washington County I think I speak for everyone when I say, “Transparent government is good.” The ability for a unit of government to act as open as possible… continue reading »
Un-driving the car: the last vroom
For the first time in the nearly ten years I’ve been driving cars, I do not own one. Today I sold my Toyota Rav 4. The last of a long line of Toyotas that I’ve owned, starting with my 1995… continue reading »
The French’s Fried Onions people can go to Hell
Being a good southern(ish) boy, I like things fried. So whenever I eat some pasta dishes or a casserole of any kind, I reach for my trusty can of French’s Fried Onions. There’s nothin’ in em but onions and the… continue reading »
The pursuit of happiness
I know it sounds hyperbolic, but this is how I feel: That’s my house, with me in it, and the rest of the world is just sitting outside making me do things I should have never reasonably needed to do.… continue reading »
Why do we all still put up with Facebook?
I’m dipping back into one of those cycles where I’m disenfranchised with Facebook again. Why? Because so many people are just that awful. Facebook is, by and large, an entertainment platform. Instead of watching TV or reading a book, some… continue reading »
Un-driving the car, Part 3
My experiment with not driving continues, and I’ve been consciously thinking about lifestyle choices this week that I thought I’d share. First, if you missed Part 1 or Part 2, go, read them now. I’ll wait. This week has continued… continue reading »