Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like…
Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more.
Read the Full PostThe spread of civilization may be likened to a fir…
The spread of civilization may be likened to a fire: first, a feeble spark; next a flickering flame; then a mighty blaze, ever increasing in speed and power.
Read the Full PostWe got a Tesla … and it’s all electric
I’ll start by ruining the suspense: we didn’t get one of the expensive-but-awesome electric cars. We did get a lamp, though. Last weekend, Sheri and I were out and about on a little adventure down in Colorado Springs. One of the places we stopped was the aptly-named Antique Gallery, Inc. Very friendly people. As we…
Read the Full PostJustified denial
I guess for some folks any level or irresponsibility can be justified if it has a plausible-sounding excuse. Actual quote from an email received by a colleague today: Our development environment is not version controlled for the sake of speed when developing/testing new features. I encourage him to reply with something along the lines of…
Read the Full PostWanna work with me? (You do.)
If you’re in Denver, Las Vegas, or Los Angeles, the company I work for (and really enjoy working with) is hiring. We are actively hiring for several roles on our team. We’d like to add some additional design/front-end capabilities as well as several back-end or full-stack web developers. More about these roles can be found…
Read the Full PostNot confidence-inspiring
When you’re talking to a customer service rep and they ask if they can call you back because it will take a few minutes to find the information you requested, that’s OK. What’s not OK is for that rep to not ask for a phone number, especially when said number was neither asked for nor…
Read the Full PostLadies who play with fire must remember that smoke…
Ladies who play with fire must remember that smoke gets in their eyes.
Read the Full PostThrowback Thursday: 1997
At my Mom’s house some time in the fall of 1997. That’s like 17 years ago, when my beard was much tamer.
Read the Full PostIf you want to be happy, be.
If you want to be happy, be.
Read the Full PostI am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how t…
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
Read the Full PostThe advantage of a bad memory is that one enjoys s…
The advantage of a bad memory is that one enjoys several times the same good things for the first time.
Read the Full PostHow not to get hired by an Indian Buffet
I guess it’s “People behaving oddly in public” week on my blog. Here’s another story that took place a few months ago. I have a weekly meeting I attend, and in order to grab a bite before the meeting, I go to an Indian Restaurant near the meeting location. Sheri usually joins me and we…
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