New Chapter for the McGoverns

Well, I need to admit that this update is a little late, since it already happened, but I just wanted to share some exciting, bittersweet news with those who haven’t already heard about our new chapter of life.

Valinda and I have spent the past two years in the Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA) working, exploring, and enjoying a very exciting first chapter of our lives together as a married couple. The time came to decide what chapter two would look like for us. Ultimately we decided that although we love the Bay Area, it was time to be closer to at least one of our families and live in an area with a more sustainable cost of living. Read more →

Don’t Make An Ugly Timeline

Tonight is the night.

As of tomorrow, Facebook is going to turn your brand page into a timeline whether you like it or not. Once we’re done shedding tears over all the work we’ve put into custom apps and and FBML content, our only choice is to pick ourselves up and make the most out of the new timeline layout. Read more →

Response to Invisible Children Criticism

What is charity?

If your answer is “providing money to bring about good” that’s fine, but you have ruled out lots of groups that are saving lives and changing the world.

Since the launch of Invisible Children’s Kony 2012 film, there has been some criticism of the organization, which is probably to be expected of anyone who can share a message millions of times within a 24 hour period. Today, an article from The Daily What calls Invisible Children into question, essentially saying that they mis-manage donated funds and support the wrong people in Africa. Read more →

Inspiration from Ira Glass

This is a carry-over from the old website/blog, but I still find this video really inspirational. There are many days when it applies to both beginners and veterans in the creative industry. Read more →

Kony 2012

Something I’m very passionate about is human rights and justice. One organization I have tons of respect for in this area is Invisible Children. The just put out this film that calls for Joseph Kony to be brought to justice. Kony is responsible for forcing countless children in Africa to become child soldiers for his cause. If you haven’t seen it yet, I would encourage you to take half an hour and watch this video. Read more →