Simplicity

  • The Shiny Weights

    At the health club I attend, folks are constantly taking turns using the 20lb and 25lb weights. There are many sets of these, and they look worn out and sometimes broken. And yet, people keep fighting for them. At the… Continue reading

    The Shiny Weights
  • Giving up things for Lent

    I have come to realize that giving up things for lent is not about suffering. It’s not even about sacrificing as an end on itself. Instead, sacrifice is a means to an end. All things worth pursuing require some level… Continue reading

    Giving up things for Lent
  • How to buy a used piano

    Earlier this year we invested in a used piano. I knew nothing about buying pianos (I’m not even a piano player) so I had to do some research on how to look for the right piano and ensure I wasn’t… Continue reading

    How to buy a used piano
  • Working From Home

    Another sweet moment brought to you by remote work.  Continue reading

    Working From Home
  • What’s an Automattician’s day like?

    I get a lot of questions about what it is like to work at Automattic. Here’s a typical day for me. Continue reading

    What’s an Automattician’s day like?
  • Actually, 2016 Was Pretty Awesome

    2016 was the best year ever for me. Here’s why. Continue reading

    Actually, 2016 Was Pretty Awesome
  • Supernatural

    “Add a supernatural motive to your ordinary professional work, and you will have sanctified it.” ―St. Josemaría Escrivá Continue reading

    Supernatural
  • Cesar.blog!

    As much as I liked my domain venividivelcro.com (I came, I saw, I stuck around), I’m excited to rebrand this blog using my new domain, cesar.blog. Earlier in the year, Automattic announced the launching of the new .blog domains, and… Continue reading

    Cesar.blog!
  • Adventure

    Even in the space and Internet age, there’s no greater adventure than a good, old-fashioned marriage, blessed with good, old-fashioned children. Continue reading

    Adventure