July 21, 2022

Grind 75 Question 7: Valid Anagram

In which I complete the "easy" Grind75 question Valid Anagram in 14 of the suggested 15 minutes! I winnnnn! Hire me, Google.
July 20, 2022

Grind 75 Question 6: Invert Binary Tree

In which I attempt the "easy" and quintessential Leetcode question, Invert Binary Tree. And learn a thing or two about binary trees in the process.
July 19, 2022

Grind 75 Question 5: Valid Palindrome

In which I solve, without help!, the "easy" Leetcode question Valid Palindrome. It ain't pretty, but it works.
July 18, 2022

Grind 75 Question 4: Best Time to Buy and Sell Stock

In which I attempt the "easy" Best Time to Buy and Sell Stock Leetcode question, get more practice with two-pointers, and learn Math.max().
July 14, 2022

Grind 75 Question 3: Merge Two Sorted Lists

In which I spend a *mere* 4 hours solving my third Grind 75 problem, the "easy" Merge Two Sorted Lists problem, and learn all about linked lists.
July 14, 2022

Grind 75 Question 2: Valid Parenthesis

In which I spend a day solving my second Grind 75 problem, the "easy" Valid Parentheses problem, and learn how to implement a stack in Javascript.
July 13, 2022

Grind 75 Question 1: Two Sum

In which I spend a day and a half solving my very first Grind 75 problem, the "easy" Two Sum problem, and learn about i-loops and hash maps.
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July 12, 2022

Five Things | July 12, 2022

I'm bringing five things back! Two books I'm reading, the current state of my development career, and a kindergarten assessment.
May 3, 2022

So It’s Been A Second: the Best Kind of Life Update

I sort of disappeared off the face of the internet, but for good reason. Hi. It’s May. I’m alive! And tonight, bedtime with the kids..
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January 11, 2022

Toffee Biscuit Slices: Go Home Scandi Kitchen, You’re Drunk

Toffee Biscuit Slices from Scandi Kitchen! I have thoughts on how the recipe was written, and how the biscuits turned out.
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January 6, 2022

January Writing Update: Slow and Steady

December was a crazy month, but I did manage to get a bit of writing work done throughout it all. Here's all I did!
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January 4, 2022

My 2022 Reading Plan

This year, I'm approaching my reading a bit differently: I'm reading what I actually want to read, instead of what I think I need to read.
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December 30, 2021

Resolutions for 2022: Here We Go Again

It's that time of year again...resolution time! Here's everything I'm scheming for 2022.
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December 21, 2021

Stalogy 018 Editor’s Series: The Best Notebook You’ve Never Heard Of

I really enjoy my Stalogy 018 Editor's Series notebooks, so much that I have four for different purposes. Here's what's so great about them.
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December 16, 2021

Trim Healthy Mama Hot Drink Base

Need a nourishing, caffeine-optional and protein-loaded drink to sip on now that the weather is finally turning frightful? Look no further!
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December 14, 2021

Bacalao: Easy, Stinky, Delicious

Bacalao seems scary, but it's actually super easy and delicious. Here's my favorite recipe for the Portuguese salt cod stew.
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December 9, 2021

December Writing Update: Boom or Bust

Life’s been crazy. But I’ve been writing…haven’t I? Uhh, the answer is…not so much. Just like my reading this past month, my writing has suffered...
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December 7, 2021

What I Read in November

Well, I didn't read much this past month. So here's a very short oh-poor-me post and a promise to do better this coming month.
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