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I'm a little bit odd. I should tell you that up front. I believe dignity is highly overrated. I love web sites where people really show you who they are and what they're about instead of just posting marketing-speak or standing behind a vanilla reflection. People are cool, especially when they're themselves. Principles important in my life are: Coming from a place of openness, even if it means being vulnerable. Working hard but maintaining a sense of play. Having friends and clients from all walks of life. Contributing to my community through volunteer work. Dogs. Did I say dogs already? Kindness. It's not that I'm never a bitch, but I do have the grace to be ashamed and work harder at kindness. Connecting people. I have one of those brains that likes to make connections and introductions. After that, it's up to you. Looking for beauty in strange places. It's always there. Here's a few of the important people in my life... I run a web design and digital strategy company called Bigpacific Creative. It was formerly known for a good 15+ years as Bad Dog Design. I work primarily with Wordpress, Shopify and Squarespace and I work with not-for-profit orgs, businesses, personalities, and communities. I make online spaces where people like to congregate and collaborate, whether that's in widgets or wisdom. I also work half time for the amazing organization PacificWild.org, protecting the Great Bear Rainforest - a total privilege! Over the past two+ decades I've had the chance to be involved in a huge number of organizations, initiatives and communities. Some of my current favorites are: Sunshine Coast Pride Week, Farts and Crafts, Sappho's Circle, Sunshine Coast Mushroom Society, and The Best Book Club in the World. I am interested in the environment and climate change, support the ban on tankers on BC's North Coast, ending clear cut logging practices, preserving old-growth forests and eco-systems, and protecting the Salish Sea and Sechelt Inlet. I am Mac all the way. I work on a big-ass desktop screen and fly a Mac ...