The chances of macOS actually running an automatic update on my machines is super low. Even if I OK the “Update Tonight?” prompt, there is no way it actually goes through, because I’ll have apps open that prevent the restart. iTerm is a big one, that one won’t just quit on command. But even tabs […]
My Work Identity
I’m a web designer, developer, educator, and business owner.
My Career
So far, the arc has been about running profitable companies that help you get better at web design and development. 🫶
Things I'm Doing
With Alex Vazquez, I’m the co-founder of
, a social front-end web development environment.
With Dave Rupert, I’m the co-founder of a podcast called 
A Thing I Did
I built CSS-Tricks, a website all about building websites, and ran it for 15 years, from 2007 to 2022.
My Motivation
I’m big on the power of writing as a way to think better and improve yourself.
Doing it all for my daughter Ruby 💜.
For Fun
I like old time music 🪕 and try to play it as often as I can manage.
Mad CSS
Round One of Mad CSS is out on YouTube!
Lars Mensel: … the only way out of the delusion that AI can replace all of us is to do good meaningful work, and to appreciate good work when we see it.