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Gutenberg is Coming to WordPress
The new Gutenberg editor is the future of WordPress. I've decided to take Gutenberg for a spin in advance of the core update. Since WordPress website design is the foundation of my business, I'm always testing the latest tools and upgrades in advance, for two reasons: a) I want to make sure it doesn't break the dozens of sites of which I am currently the webmaster, and b) by staying on the cutting edge, I never have the luxury to [...]
One year in New Zealand
I've been extraordinarily busy over the past year. Today is the one-year anniversary of putting in our 30-day notice on the house we were renting in Portland. Within the past year, the Huntress Clan has: Packed all of our worldly possessions into a storage unit Moved temporarily into my father-in-law's house Planted the Fairy Godmother, a dogwood tree that has the placentas of all three of my children in its roots Separated for 2 months while I came to New [...]
The Return of the Star
The XVII of Trumps, the Star, is the card I drew for myself on my 40th birthday. This card represents the year to come. (For previous cards I have drawn on birthdays in the past, go here: https://caelanhuntress.com/tag/tarot) What is interesting about this card, in addition to being elegantly symbolic for the year ahead of me, is that I drew it in 2014 as well. Then, as now, I was in a period of poverty and upheaval, and the next 2-3 [...]
Buying Your First Bitcoin, Step-By-Step
Buying bitcoin is becoming easier, but it still takes a little know-how. In this easy, 6-step tutorial, I will show you how to buy your first Bitcoin on Coinbase, the most trusted cryptocurrency exchange. First thing to know: Learn about the blockchain Before getting into Bitcoin, you should probably understand the Blockchain. I like the way that Mark Pascall describes it. He’s a blockchain programmer, so he knows the blockchain inside and out; however, sometimes he has to explain the [...]
New Years Resolutions 2018
These are the habits that will support the achievement of my goals for this year. I may not keep all of these resolutions (read my thoughts on Why Breaking New Year's Resolutions Is Good For You) but just by setting these resolutions, I have aligned myself with the direction I want to go for the next twelve months. Wake by 6am every weekday This has become a firm habit already, but I know that I am at risk for snoozing [...]
Annual Review 2017
2017 has not turned out at all like I planned; but thankfully, I didn't hold onto my plans very tightly. Instead of deciding on my outcomes, I held on to my vision. Even when my plans changed. Especially when my plans changed. Every pivot has brought me to a shorter, unexpected path leading to my two main goals in life: Raising my kids Building my fortune These two simple visions guide my every choice, and if any decision interferes with either [...]