Greetings
I'm Chris Gooderham in Peterborough, ON.
Several other Chris Gooderhams exist (great name, where ya from?) but are they as handsome and talented on a bike? This is the Chris Gooderham with a background in web design, urban forestry, restoration ecology, coffee roasting, and Mac instruction.
Like many so-called digital natives, I track my diverse interests using Twitter; a tool used to reduce one's online attention to that of an ADHD squirrel on caffeine (did I mention I roast coffee? Ooo, pretty bird!) But, like many mature users, I have attempted to distill my interests and professional pursuits—Web Design, Urban Ecology, and Coffee Roasting—on this website.
Okay, so you'll likely see a few other loose ramblings, perhaps related to nifty building science, wood working, photography, or cycling (after all, I rode my bike across Canada). I hope this site at least keeps my family and friends updated, and informs my professional community about our mutual interests and projects. Thanks for visiting!
Yours Truly,
Chris Gooderham
February 2010
A bit more about me
Freelance Web Designer
I build web sites. Doesn't everybody? I may lack the oozing creativity of pro graphic designers like Sarah Crane, Ian Hough, or David Carson (his TED talk is one of my favs), but I am a handy hack in Peterborough who wields CSS and the Adobe Creative Suite with confidence. Staying up way too late tinkering with Photoshop and Dreamweaver, like right now, is a favourite pastime! And if you need a clean, tasteful site I'm your man. I even work during the day.
Urban Ecologist
It's kind of a self-acclaimed title, but there is some meat to it. My education and experiences in forestry, stream and wetland restoration, and organic agriculture have shaped my interests in Urban Ecology, Green Buildings, and Heritage Landscapes. Our personal health depends on healthy ecosystems and thriving communities. Sure, it also helps to have a good micro-brewery in your neighbourhood. I am hopeful we can all build a greener economy, grow healthier green infrastructures in our cities, and create a sustainable future for our grandchildren. And god help us if we ever lose our micro-breweries.
Coffee Roaster
We all have a soft spot, maybe even a wacky passion. Mine is coffee. I've roasted for close to ten years through my small business, Gooderham's Coffee Co. The chemistry of coffee roasting is really cool. And yes, it's true, the fresher the better. When my 1.25lb small batch Sivetz roaster is actually working, I roast incredibly aromatic, delightfully sweet coffee. The Lads at Merchants of Green Coffee in Toronto taught me well. I bought my roaster from the legendary Michael Sivetz. While, the roaster is a bit finicky and unreliable for regular delivery of large "java" doses to my caffeinated followers, I'm still the guy who roasts the best beans you'll ever have, when my roaster works. Call ahead, you might get lucky. 705-930-4221