The World According to Derrick
Derrick's views on just about anything.
Save the Recipes You Actually Cook (New in Pantry Chef) You know the feeling: Pantry Chef suggests the perfect weeknight dinner, you make it, everyone loves it. Two weeks later you can’t remember what it even was. It is buried in last month’s meal plan, gone the moment the week resets. Not anymore. You can […]
Staying Active During this stretch of being between jobs, Staying Active helps me keep my mind fresh as I navigate transitions. Additionally, I’ve leaned into experiments with AI in various forms to stay curious, learn continuously, and protect focus. This routine keeps me productive while I search for new opportunities. On my business site, SiteCraft […]
WordPress Isn’t Dead — And Here’s the Real Reason Why Every few months, someone confidently declares that “WordPress is dead.” I hear it from friends, colleagues, and the occasional tech contrarian who’s convinced that AI can’t replace everything WordPress provides. The argument usually goes something like this: “AI can generate entire websites now. Why would […]
Today is one of those rare, perfect Chicago days — sunny skies, highs in the mid‑70s, and just enough breeze to make the city feel alive in a different way. Maybe it’s the weather, or maybe it’s the fact that I haven’t had a drink in a week, but I was up early this morning […]
Hi everyone, I’m back! It has been over two years since my last post, and a lot has changed during my hiatus. Most of my time was spent consolidating my wife’s online presence. I merged her book site, blog, and publishing elements into one cohesive site: https://katarapatton.com. I am very happy with the results and […]