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After 3,240 days, I figured it was a good time for a good refresh. Recently I took some time to rebuild my site theme & after launching it, I’m excited to share it with you! In this post, learn about some of the things that went into the process.

Reflecting on receiving my first MVP award from Microsoft in 2005 and how their award category has changed over the years.

In this article, I’ll share how I automate my scheduled Hugo deployments using a CI/CD process and GitHub Actions.

I recently attended more Microsoft Ignite sessions this year than previous 4 combined, presents on SharePoint Framework and records interviews

In this post, I explain how this site is automatically built & deployed when I push commits as well as on a scheduled basis with Azure DevOps Pipelines.

In this article, I explain in detail how I migrated my static site, generated using Hugo, from a dynamic CMS to Microsoft Azure hosting.

I’ve been blogging for 16 years and have used three open source engines to implement my site. Learn more about my experience after switching to Hugo.

DIY Home Security System with ActionTiles & Kindle Fire Tablets: A Modern Touchscreen Solution for SmartThings Smart Home Monitor

In this article, I discuss how traditional home security systems can be expensive and outdated, leading to the need for more modern and simpler solutions.

As the creator of ‘Mastering the SharePoint Framework’ course, I’m excited to announce the pre-release of our fundamentals bundle.

I switched from HDHomeRun Connect to TabloTV tuner to enjoy OTA channels with live TV, DVR, and time-shifting on my phone, tablet, and Roku.

Reflections on a Career Journey Teaching SharePoint and Creating Training Content - Author shares their experiences and accomplishments.

Experience my behind-the-scenes look at SpaceX’s CRS-8 mission launch and Falcon9 rocket’s first-stage landing on a drone ship at NASA Social.

In this article, I’m sharing thoughts on owning a Tesla Model S, discovering new information two months post-purchase.

Looking for life and work tips as a solopreneur? Look no further than the Startups for the Rest of Us podcast by Rob Walling and Mike Taber.

Article recommends system cleanups and reinstalling to remove junk, but notes people avoid it due to time constraints and fear of data loss

I’d like to introduce you to the Microsoft Cloud Show podcast that I co-host with Chris Johnson. Join us as we explore the Microsoft cloud.

I’ve made changes to work smarter, increase productivity & had conversations with friends on the subject. Find out what I did & what worked best.

Join me as I share my experience of relaunching my site using Orchard CMS in March 2013. I’ll discuss my customizations and contributions.

Learn how I increased productivity by implementing new techniques and methods in response to a tweet. Explore the changes I made to my work life.

I’ve re-launched my blog & will be sharing my journey and insights on how I did it. Join me as I explain my decisions and offer tips.

Follow me on my journey as I travel from Norway, where I taught a private SharePoint Designer 2010 class, to London where I presented at a conference.

I had to cancel my appearance at the SharePoint 2010 Evolution Conference due to the Icelandic volcano eruption. Read about my experience here.

Id like to express my gratitude to the hosts for not only the conference but also for the wonderful city tour and their recommendations.

In this article, I recount my thrilling experience climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge with friends after the SharePoint Conference.

Join me as I share my desire to become an independent consultant, my experience with it, & ultimately, why I chose to return to full-time employment.

Join me as I share my harrowing experience of a rough flight caused by bad weather. Read about how my expectations of an early arrival were dashed.

Aiming for change, the writer suggests learning from SharePoint MVPs like Bill English and Todd Bleeker of Mindsharp.

I’ve set up my blog using .Text v0.94 and plan to add posts and modify the UI. Currently, it’s hosted on my home network.