About
My name is Brad Mills, and this is my website. I'm a web developer living and working in Charleston, WV. I've
been horsing around with Internet technologies since about 2002 and getting paid to do so since 2007. It's very
fulfilling for me personally, and I think it's a lot of fun. It's one of several things I want to do when I grow up.
This website — or blog, if you will — is a bit of a playground for me where I can 1) write about things which interest me or catch my attention, and 2) practice writing web-based software and otherwise stay sharp in my field. The software which drives this site was written entirely by yours truly. You can learn some of the technical details at the site's colophon. There's also a history page which discusses the domain itself, the portmanteau Weirdbook, and the ancient origins of this project.
Once upon a time I wanted to be a professional writer. I actually was, briefly. It was at a time when I needed money more than artistic fulfillment, though, so when a better paying opportunity came along, I took it. Although I don't regret that decision, I haven't forgotten the dream I left behind... and I like to believe I'll get back to it one of these days.
The picture shown here was taken in June 2010. A friend of mine took it as we were traveling to Pittsburgh. Surprisingly, I looked very much like this in high school. I think the picture captures the essence of me pretty well — it's been described as introspective, shy, or perhaps up to something. I say take your pick.
So I guess that's about it. I should probably throw in that the opinions I express here are mine, and do not represent any employer or organization associated with me, past, present, or future. Blah, blah, blah. Read the full disclaimer if you're so inclined, but it's pretty common sense stuff... and I think you'd be better served by going back to the site's home page.
Enjoy.