So I’ve been sloppy again and not updating the site. Without further ado: 1) Safari Online was a little bit of a disappointment. I like the selection, the price is reasonable, the searchable formats are wonderful, the ability to cut … Read More
Some in computer programming have insisted on using the prefix is for all boolean data types. I’ve been bumping against this lately. I think it’s silly. It’s a form of Hungarian notation which seems unnecessary considering that the compiler/interpreter in … Read More
One thought for alleviating some of the tension in driving: Imagine each driver on the road around you is your mother. Really, people — it feels better to drive places and not get there as quickly as you can because … Read More
Not that I follow these rules, but I’ve had this excerpt kicking around for a while in my notes and figured I’d post it somewhere I could reflect on it: Never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech … Read More
I’ve had a heck of a time staying productive this week. I don’t think that it’s been helping that I’ve been trying to do a lot things on the side. But something about this week felt different. I have clearly … Read More
Heading home for the evening after another stressful day. The work isn’t terrible but it can be oppresive doing the same thing too many times in a row. I sit in my car cruising at 64 mph down I-405. It’s … Read More
Edit: This blog has grown! I have now added my associate, anonymously referred to as CoderGuy who will be adding posts related to identity, online security, and other privacy issues as well as technology in general. So, faithful readers, not … Read More
I normally do not participate in this sort of thing. But this one is a little bit more interesting and I have precious little information about myself on this blog. So when my lil’ sister Alison “tagged” me to write … Read More
Here’s something I didn’t know until recently: Pharmaceutical companies rely heavily on horseshoe crab blood to ensure that their products are bacteria free. Here’s some other interesting things I learned: 1) Their blood is pale yellow or white and turns … Read More