Gabriel

Category: News

  • Trying out wp-svbtle, a new theme and way of writing

    wp-svbtle is an open-source clone of the svbtle platform, which has been developed both as a fresh approach to writing content and as a way of developing a network of excellent writers. I’ve really enjoyed reading posts on the svbtle network, and after an excellent conversation today with Jonathan Hess @hessinteractive I decided it was…

  • I am grateful for good tools

    I am grateful for good tools

    Every craftsperson has a toolbox that they rely upon to help them get their job done to the best of their ability.  If you’re a carpenter, you have sharp saws, chisels, hammers, screwdrivers in multiple sizes, an excellent tool belt, and a box to carry it all.  When you arrive at a job site, you…

  • Let’s go GIANTS!

    Let’s go GIANTS!

    Excellent work by the San Francisco Giants today on winning Game 1 of the 2012 World Series.  Way to go! Link to share this: https://gabrielserafini.com/blog/2012/10/24/lets-go-giants/

  • Javascript Canvas Color Series

    Javascript Canvas Color Series

    I made these using the <canvas> tag and Javascript.  Which one do you like the best?  What do they make you think of?   Link to share this: https://gabrielserafini.com/blog/2012/08/09/javascript-canvas-color-series/

  • Webelos Scout Dropout

    When I was in 4th or 5th grade, I joined the Boy Scouts. Except it wasn’t Boy Scouts for me, no, it was Webelos Scouts, since that was the appropriate group for my age at the time. I hadn’t been a Cub Scout, but did like the idea very much of camping, friendship, outdoor activities,…

  • My uncle Jim Sheldon is retiring this month after teaching over 1,000 fifth graders in Napa for the past 39 years

    Pretty amazing life and career for my uncle Jim Sheldon who is retiring this year after teaching so many fifth graders. Here’s the article about it from the Napa Valley Register: Four decades in fifth grade By NATALIE HOFFMAN Register Staff Writer | Posted: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 12:00 am Jim Sheldon knows room 10…

  • Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize – Congratulations!

    Congratulations to President Barack Obama on winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize! 2009 Nobel Peace Prize press release: The Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation…

  • Working at Northwest Coffee

    Fun times working at the coffee shop 🙂 One of the last times we will all be physically in the same place. Good times. 🙂 Link to share this: https://gabrielserafini.com/blog/2009/06/18/working-at-northwest-coffee/

  • Wired Magazine collection for sale – 100 issues from September 1999 through June 2009

    Selling my entire collection of Wired Magazine, including most issue from September 1999 through June 2009. Page through 10 years of cool technology, neat ideas and interesting ads. Wired is jam-packed full of good graphic design ideas. Individual back copies sell on eBay between $4.99 and $17.99. To make an offer, call (314) 477-4529. Starting…

  • Collectible 75th Anniversary Edition Esquire Magazine with E-Ink cover for sale (SOLD)

    For sale: Mint condition copy of the October 2008 SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION of Esquire Magazine that features an animated e-ink cover graphic. Bid on it on Ebay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180366379500 Update: This has been sold. Link to share this: https://gabrielserafini.com/blog/2009/06/07/collectible-75th-anniversary-edition-esquire-magazine-with-e-ink-cover-for-sale/