My Projects
Some Of My Projects
Delivering web sites since time immemorial
In the present day, I’m a project manager at a digital agency working with WordPress and Drupal clients in the public and association sectors. I have launched, migrated, upgraded and created hundreds of web sites in my career.
When I get the “what do you do question” I like to pull up one of my client’s sites and say – “this”
dckayaking.com
Complete guide to renting a kayak in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland
I started kayaking in the 2010s and enjoy it so much, I decided to share it with others on the web.
Get on your bikes and ride!
Bike trails, group rides in the DC, Mid-Atlantic and hopefully further afield as time goes on. No gear talk, just finding places to explore on two wheels.
Broomball
Played on a rink like ice hockey, but in shoes with a “broom” and ball instead of on skates with a hockey stick and puck. I played occasionally in college and now a rec league regular.
My blog
- For several years, I joked that my Capital Weather Gang subscription came with a newspaper, The Washington Post. Unfortunately, The Post made it clear in 2024 it was no longer interested in being a serious publication so, with some regret, I ended my subscription. The subsequent years saw further self-immolation of the once great news […]
- Regrettably, yurasko.net was down for an extended time during a hosting transfer. This post was scheduled to publish on May 24, 2025 Each year, Vince Guerrieri, a Rust Belt kind of guy, takes the time to answer some questions about his beloved baseball team when they play the Washington Nationals. He’s a prolific editor and […]
- The 2026 Washington Area Bicyclist Association Bike to Work Day is scheduled for Friday, May 15. The event is FREE. The weather looks dry, though a little on the chilly side. Back to the traditional Friday BTWD Last year, BTWD broke from tradition and was held on a Thursday. This year, it’s back to Friday. Throughout the […]
- It’s year…I don’t know, 16 or so of guest prognosticators talking about teams the Washington Nationals are playing. My friend David (not pictured), who grew up just across the Vienna town line from me joins again from the Bay Area to talk about his adopted Giants. WFY: On Thursday morning, I looked at the standings […]
The Pittsburgh Courier During World War II: An Advocate For Freedom
As a Penn State undergrad, I wrote a research paper on The Pittsburgh Courier During World War II: An Advocate For Freedom. I posted it online and years later, it was referenced by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Gin and Tonic
As long time readers, friends and family know, I enjoy a gin & tonic on a warm evening. Here is how to make this perfect summer cocktail.
