Hello!
I'm Dan Holmes.
I design websites and I write.
I also like to run.

About me

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I live in Michigan with my two daughters: one can cross her eyes, the other wears glasses. I enjoy being creative through writing, designing websites, and drawing. I love running, and in my spare time you can usually find me somewhere on the roads and bike paths of the Great Lakes State. My favorite book is Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. I like good salsa, lively conversation, raucous laughter, and pie. I don't believe in UFOs, Bigfoot, or the designated hitter.

Work

I work in publishing and information systems, with a focus on web design and the use of technology to connect people and share ideas. I previously worked for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball, and Songs.com. I've published one book and contributed to two others on baseball history. I've written several articles for publications and websites. My voice has been heard as a guest sports commentator on WJAB radio in Maine and on stations in Michigan.

Things I do

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Ever since I was first captivated by Robinson Crusoe, I've liked to write stories, and I even dabbled with poetry briefly. My book, Ty Cobb: A Biography was published in 2004. Because of my work in baseball, I wrote a number of articles and contributed to two books on the subject of the National Pastime. I'm currently working on a collection of stories and essays that will be published next year.

Web Design

As a creative person, I see the Internet as a digital canvas that allows me to design compelling and useful bits of information. I specialize in HTML, PHP, CSS, and JavaScript. In addition to being well versed in standards-based graphical design, I have years of experience with WordPress and other content management systems. Later this year I'm launching a video podcast to share my thoughts on design.