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Megan Renee
Episode Show Notes In this Episode Nine (9) of the Back Down Memory Lane podcast, Joe talks to another special friend he met during the pandemic, Megan Renee. We talk about our paths initially crossing in WordPress, origin stories, and the difficulties of social unrest and the bright voices that appeared in the darkness. Megan is an Organizer for WordCamp Northeast Ohio and her sense of humor and…
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Episode Eight: Sally Ann
Episode Eight: Sally Ann
Episode Show Notes In this Episode Eight (8) of the Back Down Memory Lane podcast, Joe talks to a friend I met during the pandemic, Sally Thoun, one of the special souls that made a dark 2020 bright and inspiring for me. We talked about our initial meeting in my backyard doing a virtual Meetup last summer, our shared experiences as survivors of major health crises, and why we give back, and why…
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24-hour WordFest kicks off another year of giving back
At WordFest Live, I'll be presenting, "Case Study: Make WordPress Accessible for Everyone" which highlights the efforts of a six-person WordPress focused team that participated in the Knowbility Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR).
Big Orange Heart kicks off 2021‘s virtual calendar with an event focusing on giving back to remote workers, their well being, and WordPress at WordFest Live 2021. Being part of the 48 speakers lineup is really special. For those unaware, WordFest Live is a 24-hour worldwide celebration of WordPress inclusivity that takes place this Friday, January 22nd. Making the Case I’ll be presenting, “Case…
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Hindsight 2020: HeroPress spotlights how WordPress and Community saved my life
As next weekend's WordFest Live approaches, I look back at meeting one of the event team organizers, Cate DeRosia, and her husband "Topher". Their invitation to share my story of healing and rebirth through the WordPress Community on HeroPress.
I firmly believe that not keeping my brain busy during the pandemic would have resulted in losing my mind. As this weekend’s WordFest Live approaches, I look back at meeting one of the event team organizers, Cate DeRosia, and her husband “Topher”. Their invitation to share my story of healing and rebirth through the WordPress Community on HeroPress, “Second Chances: How A Trip Back Into The…
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Why another blog, Joe Jr?
Why another blog, Joe Jr? This blog isn't an attempt to do what Cleo did, create a derivative of the WordPress Community brand. Here, I'll just paint my experiences, and its rich, eclectic, and inspiring WordPress Community.
What this is not This blog isn’t an attempt to do what Cleo did, A storyline in the classic film Coming to America involved Cleo McDowell, John Amos’ character (of 70’s Sitcom Good Times), building a fast-food empire citywide. The trouble was that it was a clear derivative of the McDonald’s brand. Called McDougall’s instead of having the Golden Arches, it had the Golden Arc; no Big Mac, just a…
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WOW (Week of WordPress) includes State of the Word Q&A
WOW (Week of WordPress) includes State of the Word Q&A
On Thursday, December 17th at 8 am Pacific Time I fired up the Zoom, and my friends in the north valleys of Los Angeles began to “DING” in one by one, I couldn’t hold a secret any longer. For those unfamiliar, I explained what the State of the Word was when it normally occurred (at WordCamp US, which is usually the final WordCamp of the year) and what we could expect. I also nervously but…
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The Twelve Hours of Christmas
You’ve opened your cards and presents, filled your face, taken a nap and against your better have picked up your phone or powered up the laptop. If you are like me during every Christmas season, I try and reflect on the past year with this extra time.
Best of Intentions You’ve opened your cards and presents, filled your face, taken a nap and against your better have picked up your phone or powered the laptop. If you are like me during every Christmas season, I try and reflect on the past year with this extra time. What happened of note in 2020 in the WordPress Community or personally? Any life events or major changes to reflect on? Did I do…
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You can never go home. Again. My #GivingTuesday Story
In pitch darkness I saw a message notification beep in. It was for my sister April and it just said simply, “Call me”. Using Siri, I dialed her and her next sentence again changed the recent trajectory of my life. It said, “You can’t go home."
After landing on the red eye, I was halfway home in my rental car fiddling with the controls of the rental Ford SUV trying to figure out how controlling my iPhone and CarPlay would jive in the last moments of darkness before sunrise.
After an eight year break (for reasons I have no excuse), my son Joe III decided to attend his mother’s Alma Mater, Michigan State University bringing…
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Why I'm so thankful; together for a special WordCamp Speaker's Gift
As you eat your weekend’s final holiday meal, safely enjoying family take a moment, give thanks. This video tells the story of a surprise collaboration in spring 2020 provided an opportunity for me to share a special gift with our WordPress Community.
As you eat your weekend’s final holiday meal, safely enjoying family take a moment and be thankful. Calendar year 2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for everyone but being away from my mother this year was especially tough. This video tells the story of a surprise collaboration back in the spring provided an opportunity to share her time and a special gift with our WordPress Community…
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27 WordPress Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for 2020
27 WordPress Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for 2020
On this 27th day of November, one day after the Thanksgiving holiday, Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the best time of the year to get discounts on WordPress products and services to help your business grow and flourish in the new year.
Although the earth is in the grips of COVID-19, if you need to make a purchase for your personal or client services, these deals may be a worthwhile…
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Four or Fore? Shoulder issue requires a visit to Dr. Klapper and ESPN Weekend Warrior Show
Four or Fore? Shoulder issue requires a visit to Dr. Klapper and ESPN Weekend Warrior Show
A freak shoulder pandemic injury has me in shambles and as the doctor refers to it, “altakakaritis (just getting old)” has set in and I need a plan forward. One silver lining, if there is one during “Stay-at-Home” is that more meaningful local or worldwide virtual connections are more readily available.
First Time, Long Time?
Similar to my MLS is Back (#mlsisback) videoon a whim idea that made…
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Full Circle: KitchensinkWP Podcast highlights meaningful relationships and race
Full Circle: KitchensinkWP Podcast highlights meaningful relationships and race
Hesitant and apprehensive described my mood as I gingerly ascended in the small elevator, but little did the next two-plus hours would result in a meaningful, lasting relationship. Today, I came full circle appearing on Adam Silver’s KitchensinkWP Podcast to talk about our connection and recent events that caused each of us to discuss race.
At that very first WordPress Meetup, Adam, on the…
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WordCamp Kent Community Panel soars with the benefits of giving
WordCamp Kent Community Panel soars with the benefits of giving
WordCamps were faced with a monumental task of pivoting from an in-person event to an online event, in the true spirit of WordPress Community, each rallied to the occasion with each beginning with WordCamp San Antonio through WordCamp Kent soaring to new heights.
The Leading Ladies of WordPress
Participating in a Community Panel with two of my WordPress heroines, Michelle Frechette and And…
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What a (WordPress) Weekend!
What a (WordPress) Weekend!
The story of how we took WordCamp Santa Clarita from postponed to online in nineteen days. On with the show, this is it
We had a very big decision to make. Upon receiving word that we had the green light to go to a live stream format for our postponed WordCamp Santa Clarita event. Go online ahead of the next events in the queue in May (WordCamp Spain and WordCamp Kent) or wait. We settled on…
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Episode Six: Raynard Vincent
Episode Six: Raynard Vincent
In this Episode Six (6) of the Back Down Memory Lane podcast, Joe Simpson talks his long-time friend and former colleague, Raynard Price who saw every door closing as an opportunity to travel in a new and exciting direction. An incredible personality with an incredible backstory, enjoy part one of our two part discussion.
Memo to Self
Also, this week’s “Memo to Self” recalls an experience on the…
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5 Tips on Applying to Speak at WordCamp
JUST TIPPING IN: So you're thinking of submitting a topic at an upcoming WordCamp? As we approach the opening of our Call for Speakers at WordCamp Santa Clarita, I wanted to share these 5 Tips on Applying to Speak at WordCamp.
So you’re thinking of submitting a topic at an upcoming WordCamp? I’m often encouraging our Meetup members or other dynamic speakers to speak and share their gifts with the WordPress Community. As we approach the opening of our Call for Speakers at WordCamp Santa Clarita, I wanted to share tips on applying for consideration that helped me present at WordCamps across the country that may help you.
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