Author: Rich Collier
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They say touch grass. I prefer dirt.
After a hard year and lots of life changes, one of the things I have found peace in is growing things. Getting outside means a lot to me. In a world suddenly thrust in the direction of creating artificial intelligence and other new types of technology, I find myself drawn to curating actual life just…
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Web of the Future
The last month has been “Radical Speed Month” at Automattic. Unlimited AI token budget, no bureaucracies, and no constraints. Pick something to work on, pick a partner, build and ship something in one month. I paired up with James Grierson, a long-time coworker and someone I trust to help with big ideas. And our idea…
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Great Sand Dunes, Medano Pass, and Zapata Falls
I took a weekend trip with the boys down to the Great Sand Dunes National Park, the southern part of Medano Pass, and Zapata Falls, which was frozen still. It’s wild to think the temperature was above 90 at the desert floor and below freezing at the falls! The dunes are really a treasure. As…
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Share what you cherish
Automattic holds a monthly internal town hall where everyone gets together, shares their work, asks questions of our CEO, and occasionally participates in team building exercises. Yesterday we held the November installment, which was packed full of excitement. Led by Akshay Kapur, head of our coaching team, we performed a brief exercise called “Share What…
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Street Cats of Athens
Athens, the capital city of Greece, is a place where street cats reign supreme. They can be seen on almost every corner, sunbathing on ancient ruins or searching for food scraps. These felines have become an integral part of the city’s landscape, bringing joy and companionship to many residents and visitors alike. Despite their stray…