Category Archives: Announcments

Theme update

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Blake

Today, I updated my blog to WordPress 3. You might notice that my blog looks different yet suspiciously familiar. That’s because I switched from my hand-crafted “I hate stairs” theme to the new default WordPress theme “Twenty Ten.” I did … Continue reading →

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How to win a video contest

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Blake

Okay, so this is my official announcement (and acknowledgment) regarding the status of the “What Can YOU Do?” video contest hosted by the Campaign for Disability Employment. My entry, “Meet Sue,” was the overall winner of over 130 entries. Suffice … Continue reading →

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The end of an era

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Blake

After twenty-four years of life, eighteen years of education, and one summer of unemployment, the result is an underwhelming product: an MBA who loves a field for which he did not go to school, has been thrown into a world … Continue reading →

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Now you can hate stairs too.

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Blake

It’s official. The “I hate stairs” store is now open. There are many styles and sizes available. Visit http://ihatestairs.com for the scoop. More designs will coming out in the near future, so be sure to check back. Thanks to all … Continue reading →

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T-shirts coming soon

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Blake

UPDATE: Shirts now available at http://ihatestairs.com/. Fellow stair-haters, I have an important update for you. Way back in July, I introduced an idea that my brother and I had. The name of the post was “Disabled people are funny looking” … Continue reading →

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Where I’ve been

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Blake

I mui dislike the winter. My hands get cold and they shut down. This winter, I can barely type at all. Obviously, my inevitable descent has made blogging a chore. I’ve been sub-consciously prioritizing my computer-related tasks, and those that … Continue reading →

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Announcing theme for Nov. 13 carnival — “Lists”

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Blake

The theme for the Nov. 13 Disability Blog Carnival is going to be “Lists.” These can be any kinds of lists. Top 10 lists, worst 5 lists, 3 ways to do something lists, 7 things to avoid lists, and so … Continue reading →

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A needless theme change

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Blake

I read this great article on A List Apart offering 10 Tips on Writing the Living Web. In tip number three, the writer offers this bit of advice. Don’t rush to replace a good design: you will grow bored with … Continue reading →

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It’s all about me

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Blake

I’ve been a little secretive about myself. I didn’t do it intentionally, I was just procrastinating writing the two new sections you should notice in the menu bar above. I’ve written about myself and my disability. I will likely add … Continue reading →

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