David N Brooks - Designer, Developer, Writer, and Musician

I Am David Brooks (And So Can You)

Consider this a cautionary tale about ‘Googling’ things, and how easy it is to make mistakes based on search results and the trust we already have in them.

Si, Si! Gracias, Gracias!

When I called my daughter to the dinner table, her response made me think about how I ought to approach God in my daily life.

Why Write About Religion?

I think a lot about religion and what it means to live faithfully. Sometimes people ask to share my thoughts, this space gives them that option.

War of the Roaches – Part 1

As the poor creature spun around in circles on its way to a watery grave, I replayed the events in my head. I cannot be certain my report is accurate.

Responsif.js: A Library For Responsive DOM Updates

I work a lot with responsive design and occasionally have to move DOM elements around based on the type of device. It’s senseless to write the same code over and over, so I finally bundled it all in a reusable package and called it “Responsif.”

When Putting Beauty Over Design

My daughter loved this cup, but when we tried to use it we found a fatal flaw. It made me think about how what we design in isolation might not be worth it.

Paleo: 1 Month Down

One month ago I started on the paleo diet. My goal was to make it a year, being as consistent as I could. The first month is down and so far all is well.