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  • A Charlie Brown Christmas – 1000 Piece Puzzle

    From Christmas to New Year’s Eve, we embarked on a puzzling journey with friends. A Charlie Brown Christmas in 1000 pieces, a perfect blend of holiday spirit and family fun!

  • Pomanders on Christmas

    Spice up your home with pomander magic! Transform oranges and cloves into delightful scents with this simple, calming craft. Perfect for cozy evenings by the fireplace, even if your family gives you side-eye. Highly recommended, 10/10!

  • Reflections on State of the Word 2025 and the Future of AI in WordPress

    AI took center stage at State of the Word 2025. Here is my personal look at the AI panel, the trends we discussed, and how the AI Experiments plugin is opening the door to new tools and workflows inside WordPress.

  • In response to Matt Mullenweg’s “WordCamp Canada Talk”

    Questions in response to Matt’s townhall at WCEH: What role do you see WordPress, either in core or through plugins, playing to help people reclaim their online identity and make ‘publish once, syndicate everywhere’ a mainstream reality? How can WordPress and the open web help rebuild that trust?

  • WordCamp Canada 2025 conference talk

    Leadership in open source isn’t just about code. At WordCamp Canada 2025, I shared how project and product managers can help lead WordPress releases through coordination, communication, and glue work that keeps contributors aligned and shipping on time. Here’s a look back at the talk, key lessons from the room, and why Ottawa’s vibrant WordPress…

  • Future-Proofing for the AI-Native Web

    In collaboration with WordPress VIP on a whitepaper titled “Future-Proof Your Brand for the AI-Native Web,” we highlight the transformative impact of generative AI on content, SEO, and customer engagement. The paper emphasizes the urgent need for enterprises to adapt to the evolving landscape to maintain visibility. It showcases insights from various industry leaders on…

  • Pong Block: A Fun New WordPress Plugin (and a Nod to Telex)

    Introducing… Pong Block, a new WordPress plugin that allows users to play Pong directly in their posts. Developed using Telex from Automattic, Pong Block emphasizes simplicity in plugin creation, contrasting with the often complex process of modern development. Inspired by a lighthearted suggestion during a WordPress core dev chat, this playful project showcases the potential…

  • Thoughts on “Producing Open Source Software” by Karl Fogel

    Inspired by Aaron Jorbin’s WordPress Book Club, I’m revisiting Karl Fogel’s “Producing Open Source Software” with renewed commitment. Past attempts to read it were interrupted, but now, I aim to share insights weekly as I engage with the material. Key themes include the essence of community-building in open-source projects, where successful leadership stems from collaboration…

  • WordCamp US 2025 conference panel

    Thank you to all who attended the Core AI team’s panel discussion at WordCamp US 2025. The session covered the team’s progress, future steps, implementation examples, and included an open Q&A. For those who missed it, the discussion is available for on-demand viewing on YouTube, and slides can be downloaded.

  • WordCamp US 2025 conference workshop

    Thanks to participants of my WordCamp US 2025 workshop on Scalable, Ethical AI in WordPress. The session, which wasn’t live-streamed but is now available on WordPress.tv, focused on utilizing AI in content workflows while prioritizing data privacy and ownership. Attendees explored ClassifAI and local LLMs for ethical AI applications in various tasks. Participants gained hands-on…