Remembering Michael McCall, developer of the Chrysalis

On the occasion of Michael McCall’s death I reflect on his signature achievements in Columbia, Maryland.

2021-08-23 · 12 min · Frank Hecker

I wished that an AI could help me write about Madoka Magica

I got my wish, but I’m not ready to sign a contract just yet.

2021-07-18 · 16 min · Frank Hecker

No more “Civility and Truth”

I’m renaming my blog and closing down my Substack newsletter.

2021-06-19 · 3 min · Frank Hecker

Boy’s Own Brexit, Part 2

The UK goes it alone (but not really).

2021-01-01 · 14 min · Frank Hecker

A new plan for Symphony Woods

The Inner Arbor Trust is revising its plans for Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods to reflect new realities.

2020-12-12 · 18 min · Frank Hecker

Final thoughts on Mozilla (for now)

Updating my analysis to reflect the renewal of the Google deal.

2020-08-30 · 6 min · Frank Hecker

How Mozilla makes money and spends it

Four graphs show that almost all of Mozilla’s revenue comes from Google et al., and the majority of its expenses go to software development.

2020-08-15 · 5 min · Frank Hecker

Mozilla’s uncertain future

Some thoughts on Mozilla for people who don’t know Mozilla.

2020-08-13 · 13 min · Frank Hecker

Electing the Howard County Board of Education by districts makes no sense

Yes, this is another post promoting ranked choice voting.

2020-05-15 · 9 min · Frank Hecker

Ranked choice voting questions and answers

I answer questions about ranked choice voting raised by the Howard County Charter Review Commission and others.

2020-03-04 · 11 min · Frank Hecker