Towards the end of last year I did some research into the proposed CSS Grid Layout module for my book CSS3 Layout Modules for Five Simple Steps and also an article for 24 Ways. Both of these were heavily based on the Internet Explorer 10 implementation, as that was (and is) the only real implementation … CSS Grid Layout – what has changed?
I have been really enjoying listening to the Bootstrapped podcast from Ian Landsman and Andrey Butov. Listening to other business owners just talk about their businesses and how they do things is fascinating. At Perch we use Ian’s HelpSpot product as our support system so it’s especially interesting to hear more about the story of … Working from home and the proper business
The first race I took part in was the Marlow 5 – a local 5 mile race. Despite many of my Running Sister friends taking part I was terrified that I would come last, or that the “real” runners would laugh at me. As it turned out, taking part in a race is nothing like … Entering races and fun runs
Four weeks after my accident I got back into the gym again for a spin class. Before breaking my elbow I had a 99 week unbroken run on FourSquare for gym attendance. I’m rarely ill, and if injured I modify what I do rather than miss a workout completely, to not be in the gym … Back in the gym
I’m currently in Montreal, Canada presenting at the excellent ConFoo conference here. One of the presentations I have given is my talk Pushing the Boundaries without Breaking the Web. At the beginning of that talk I speak a little bit about where we have come from. I talk about how, back when I became involved … Goodnight WaSP
Sixteen days after my accident and surgery and the cast is off my arm. After a week where I discovered I am allergic to the glue of surgical dressings and yet another antibiotic (yes, I am an itchy mess!) I had an appointment at the fracture clinic to see my surgeon. He then sent me … Cast off
I am saddened but not surprised to read posts by my friends Sarah and Relly describing horrible abuse they have received online. Yes, everyone online gets trolled. However there is often a difference when it comes to trolling directed at women. In Sarah’s case, someone has made a concerted effort to damage her reputation in … Women, speaking and online abuse
After my presentation Pushing the Boundaries without breaking the web at Future of Web Design in London last year I was approached by Jason McConnell from Microsoft asking if I would be willing to take a look at something he was working on and give my opinion on it. I’ve not being able to talk … modern.ie
I was listening to the excellent Unfinished Business podcast today. I’ll ignore the mention of people who run in the snow, but I wanted to touch on some of the things that have worked in terms of pricing and getting paid over the last 11 years or so of running edgeofmyseat.com. You are offering your … Credit and Risk – getting paid for your work
As I’ve had a bit of an accident, I am temporarily one-handed making typing a bit of a bore. This means that some of the things I meant to do over the next couple of weeks I’m going to move back. What to do instead? I’ve got lots of reading to catch up on, other … Want a podcast guest?