Welcome to Job 26
Today, I start my 26th job in my career. It’s been a long, interesting road, and I’m sure I have some fun discoveries yet to come … plus a hope or two (but we’ll leave those as surprises). …
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The Observer's Log
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This has been my humble (virtual) home for over 35 years, posting events and musings and more than a few rants. It’s gone through so many evolutions over that time that it’s perchance a bit messy, and you might find some dead links or even a few bits of old code that included pictures. I’m slowly revamping this site to clean all that out, so please bear with me while you look around.
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Off the market
Keep smilin’, keep shinin’ Knowing you can always count on me for sure That’s what friends are for That’s What Friends Are For, as sung by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie …
Americans in Banff
A bit of context for anyone reading this a few years down the road and the present has (as usual) faded into the fuzziness of propaganda, revisionist history, or simply forgetfulness: We’re currently in a trade war …
Three Months Of ... Now What?
Three months ago, I was cast out like the trash. Actually, that’s not fair. Trash is usually separated for recyclables. I wasn’t even told where to send my recyclables. Call it a layoff if that makes you feel …
21st Anniversary
I remember turning 21. Sort of. I was at university for a summer term, living in the Columbia Lake Townhouses with Roger, Ed, and Brian. It was a Friday, and I only know that thanks to the internet. All I really remember …
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Happy 19th Birthday, Monkey!
I’m not going to lie, Monkey, and you already know – I actually forgot for a bit this morning that it was your birthday. In my lame-ass defence, I’m still recovering from yesterday’s return trip …
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Last day in Ruskin
Last year, I didn’t get to come to Ruskin. I’d been told that our division president was coming out to Calgary during the same week, so I stuck around. And was shafted by other politics at play. So I missed …
Poker is not a sport
I hate it when poker is showing on the TV when I’m in a restaurant. I’m not a fan of TVs in general when I’m in a restaurant, but apparently that’s a draw for some people? I want to see a real Gen …
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I Don't Use AI
I know what I said before. And I stand by it. But. I do need to state my specific position on using AI: I fully recognize that AIs were largely trained through theft. I don’t agree with the position at all. That means …
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When Words Collide, Day 2
The last time I went to a conference was over a decade ago: Drupalcon in May 2016. And no, I don’t count the the Calgary Expo. For me, conferences are about being exposed to new ideas and learning techniques (along …
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