Plain language vs sharper language
There are two examples given and it’s a neat bit of coding to make the text change. But I think the “plain language” translation of a ProPublica story is worse. … Read More
1925’s Tri-State Tornado vs 2021’s Quad-State Tornado
The record for the world’s worst tornado is a little fuzzy. But it’s likely the 2021 Quad-State is a longer-track storm than 1925’s record-holding event. But other records remain to be seen. … Read More
Be iterative, not flashy
How do you tackle big projects? Do you do big wholesale changes, or small iterative ones? The way you work could probably be improved by focusing on little bits at a time. … Read More
What great sculptors know that you should, too
You might not know the name, but you know the work. And this man’s life experiences can tell us a lot about how to be good at anything. … Read More
21 reasons not to hire writers through UpWork, Fiverr, or any other farm
After years of on-again-off-again experience and being in the trenches of UpWork and others, these are the 21 reasons you should never hire a writer for your blog on UpWork. … Read More