Patrick Thurmond

Husband, Father, Director of Technology, Programmer, Nerd

Statistics About Me

17+

Programming Years

70+

Sites Worked On

Masters

Education Level

Certifications

Philosophy: Simple, Manageable, Planned Code that gets things done.

My Latest Articles

Humanity

My Dad, The Chiefs Super Bowl, and how it connects us

Thu Feb 06 2025

Some moments stay with you forever. For me, it was Super Bowl LVII—the last time I saw my dad truly awake, truly there. In his final days, the Chiefs gave us one last memory worth holding onto.

Planning

T-Minus THIS!

Mon Nov 18 2024

How you can use T-Minus lists to improve your process, meet deadlines, plan projects, and set accurate expectations with your clients.

News

Matt Mullenweg is Gutting the WordPress Project and Community

Thu Oct 24 2024

The WordPress community faces an unprecedented crisis as founder Matt Mullenweg's escalating conflict with WP Engine raises serious concerns about centralized power in the world's most popular open source content management system.

CSS Tricks

How I Avoided Shifting Text When Using Bold on Hover

Wed Jun 05 2024

Prevent text from shifting when it turns bold on hover with a simple CSS trick. Improve your navigation menu's UX with this easy fix.

Managing Your Opportunities

The Power of "Yes"

Mon Jun 03 2024

Unlock the limitless potential of your life and career by embracing the power of 'Yes'—discover how saying 'Yes' can open doors to new opportunities, successes, and meaningful connections.