About
The opinions I express here, or anywhere online, are not necessarily those of my employer, family, friends, or any other sentient life form. In fact, they probably aren't necessary at all.
By day I'm a senior web developer (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, etc.) as well as a tech manager for a small software company, which is to say I am a professional Cat Herder. Not familiar with that phrase? In the tech industry it's often said that:
Managing programmers is like herding cats.
By night I'm the webmaster and technical consultant for several celebrity gossip blogs including Celebrity Smack Blog, Amy Grindhouse, Dipped In Cream, and Celeb Dirty Laundry. I also do custom WordPress development.
By 4AM I am sleepy.
In my spare time I'm an aspiring screenwriter, tech entrepreneur, and avid game enthusiast. (board, computer, card, RPG, mind... it doesn't matter to me, I just love games)
I've been actively blogging since 2001 and have been online since 1992. In December of 2009 I decided to wipe out my old archives and start halfbrown.com with new content focusing on my two passions: technology and entertainment/pop culture. I'll be discussing social media, web development, and tech-related information and insights in general, along with a healthy dose of commentary on music, movies, and comedy. That's not to say an occasional non-tech or non-entertainment post won't creep up every now and again, though.
My favorite ice cream is pistachio almond. I prefer it on a sugar cone.
I love to shop, and I even like to shop for groceries!
I can usually see both sides of any argument, so I'm often (self-) appointed as Devil's Advocate.
My favorite things to drink are iced water, iced tea, hot tea, and ice-cold Coca-Cola. And yes, I can taste the difference between Coke and the liquid abomination called Pepsi.
I am of the opinion that bacon should be in a food group all unto itself. Because bacon is just that delicious.
My favorite color is black. No, it's cranberry. No black. Damn.
I love to cook, but I hate to bake.
I'm a fairly stereotypical Aries; but I do have a sensitive side too. That means if we're watching "The English Patient" I might start crying when Ralph Fiennes walks out of the cave with Kristin Scott Thomas. And if you laugh at me for crying I could sock you. See... that's how a sensitive Aries rolls.
I'm very funny. No, I will not make you laugh on cue. I said I was funny, not a trained monkey.
When I was little I was so skinny that you could see my heart beating in my chest. I am no longer that skinny.
I don't mind cleaning the bathroom, but I hate to vacuum.
I love carnival food. There's nothing like greasy food and spinning rides to make for an interesting evening.
My Top 5 favorite US cities (in no particular order) are Seattle WA, Boston MA, Las Vegas NV, San Francisco CA, and Annapolis MD.
In 2005 I discovered and subsequently fell in love with the Blues. Buddy Guy is an amazing blues guitarist, and you should see him play if you get the chance.
I am very musical by nature and I currently play the guitar and drums. I love the Fender Telecaster and DW drums. I'll sing karaoke, too.
