A personal journey through architectural genius in the Sonoran Desert The stunning architecture of Taliesin West against the backdrop of the McDowell Mountains As I mentioned in previous posts, I spent last week in Scottsdale for a conference. While the business aspects of the trip were productive, it was the unexpected cultural encounter with architectural history that left the most lasting impression. On my final evening, I attended the President's Dinner at Taliesin West, Frank...
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U.S. Residential Debt Outstanding (1990-2025)
Tracking three decades of American mortgage debt and its impact on the housing market The story of U.S. residential mortgage debt is a reflection of America's economic journey over the past three decades. From the steady growth of the 1990s through the housing bubble and crash of the 2000s to today's post-pandemic reality, mortgage debt tells us about more than just housing—it reveals patterns in consumer behavior, economic policy, and financial resilience. As of Q1...
My Wordcamp San Francisco 2008 Notes
A comprehensive guide to the presentations, innovations, and WordPress wisdom shared at WordCamp 2008 WordCamp 2008 brought together the brightest minds in the WordPress community WordCamp 2008 in San Francisco represented a landmark gathering for the WordPress community, bringing together developers, bloggers, designers, and business leaders to share insights about the platform that was rapidly changing online publishing. The event showcased the remarkable growth of WordPress and offered a glimpse into its exciting future. With...
Making Space for Innovation: Clearing Out the Old to Welcome the New
"The problem is never how to get new, innovative thoughts into our mind, but how to get the old ones out. Every mind is a room packed with archaic furniture. You must get the old furniture of what you know, think and believe out before anything new can get in.” — Dee Hock — Founder of Visa



