Right in the offer letter when you accept a position at Automattic you are presented with the creed right above where you sign to accept. I love this. It really describes how things are here. You can read more about the creed in Matt’s post Why Your Company Should Have a Creed. You can readContinue reading “The Automattic Creed”
Author Archives: Sandy McFadden
Finally Running Again
For the past little over a week I’ve been finally getting back into the habit of running. Since the 13th I’ve gone out six times. It has been rough and a little disheartening as I looked back to just a year ago and where I was compared to now. On July 19th 2014 I didContinue reading “Finally Running Again”
Distributed Downfall
Working for a distributed company, and in particular Automattic, is amazing. There are so many upsides and I think talked about a lot of them previously. Don’t just take my word though, take a look through some posts by coworkers. For the past little bit however I think I’ve found the downfall of working remotely.Continue reading “Distributed Downfall”
First Date – Wolfville Reservoir Park
We took the kids swimming at the Wolfville Reservoir Park recently. This is one of my favourite places in the world. Not only does it have a nice walking trail and a mountain bike course, but it also has a swimming area and an amazing view over the Minas Basin to Cape Blomidon. Even withContinue reading “First Date – Wolfville Reservoir Park”
Coffee in a River
This morning I had my morning coffee in an interesting place. Last night we went tubing again down the Gaspereau River as it was the last day the river would be high enough for the summer. The power company has dams along the area and they control the water levels. We took both vehicles andContinue reading “Coffee in a River”
Drama Camp Talent Show
All week Caile and Ella have been in Drama Summer Camp at Centre Stage Theatre. They’ve gone a few years now and love it. The camp is very well done and I love watching their play at the end of the week. This year they did a play called The Worn Slippers. I wasn’t ableContinue reading “Drama Camp Talent Show”
As Fresh as it Gets
Tonight we are having peas from our own garden in our supper. I had no idea they were even ready yet. A couple days ago they were getting close but I thought they still had a while yet. Jen came in with some earlier and I was shocked. Now I’m hiding outside eating a fewContinue reading “As Fresh as it Gets”
WordPress Hat
My newest piece of WordPress swag arrived in the mail the other day, and I love it. I think this is my favourite one yet because I can wear it everyday. When I go out I almost always wear a hat. I have a couple I alternate but I haven’t worn any other one besidesContinue reading “WordPress Hat”
Opposite Morning
This morning I had one awesome view down at the marsh. The most rising up like a dog and the ducks swimming around. Not another soul around. Then I came home and was taking the garbage to the road. I opened the shed and there was a huge spider standing in the door way notContinue reading “Opposite Morning”
Beautiful Morning
This morning I finally did it. I’ve been saying for a long time that I needed to get out running again. Having not been feeling well, and then going on vacation I kept putting it off. I decided last night it was time. Still I managed to stay in bed later than I planned butContinue reading “Beautiful Morning”
Sandy McFadden 