Monthly Archives: April 2008

Rootclip: Choose Your Own Adventure Filmmaking

Do you remember reading Choose Your Own Adventure books as a kid? You know, the ones where you turn to page 48 if you want to jump out of the plane or turn to page 35 if you want to … Continue reading

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This seven minute segment of the PBS documentary Carrier shows the dangers of working on a flight deck. (HT: C. Wender)

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Dinner with the Swinks

Uploaded by Michael Wender 29th April, 2008 Tonight, Beth and I joined David and Hillary for dinner at the Sunspot Restaurant.

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Philosophy professor Douglas Groothuis takes a page from C.S. Lewis by writing a letter from Screwtape to Wormword about the effects of technology. (HT: Tim Challies)

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If you’re a regular visitor to my blog, and the redesign has left you wondering, “Where have all the pictures gone?” then be sure the check the “Flickr” tab at the bottom of the home page. In addition, you can … Continue reading

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Khoi Vinh is the design director for NYTimes.com. His blog at Subtraction.com is an excellent study in clean lines, black and white, and the proper use of white space.

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The Physics of Moving

Forgive me if this sounds like part reflection, part infomercial, but this weekend I had the pleasure of moving my friend Ryan into his new house. During the move, I was introduced to the best moving tool I’ve ever seen: … Continue reading

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This past week, fellow Knoxville blogger, Casey Peters, placed the implementation of his new menu bar under my care. He provided a Photoshop comp, and I was able to slice his graphics and add some JavaScript for a nice rollover … Continue reading

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My Muse Beckons

Yesterday morning (April 26, 2008), my muse whispered into my ear. Though she offered only the briefest glimpse of what was to come, I found myself at her mercy throughout the day. I spent my breaks and every extra moment … Continue reading

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Knoxville Tweet-Up Part Deux

Uploaded by Michael Wender 23rd April, 2008 This evening the Knoxville Twitter crew was at it again as we gathered for after work drinks at Aubrey’s off of Papermill. Those present were @z11 @Whodini @bonnets @suzytrotta @jagreda @tohare and yours … Continue reading

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