In celebration of TGD turning one tomorrow, we’re going back to our roots. Jeffrey Zeldman—the “godfather of web standards”—has already left an indelible mark on the web industry and those of us who work in it, but what of his life before that? We met Jeffrey at A Space Apart, where he recounted a journey that started long before the Internet was born. It’s a fascinating tale of multiple passions and paths that converged into one. Read on for a glimpse into the life and times of Zeldman as told by the man himself. Thank you, Jeffrey, for telling us your story—we’re convinced there’s much more to be written!