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Birds of a Feather

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While attending a fundraiser at a bar tonight a girl approached me and asked if the penguin on my shirt was the Linux penguin (It was). I spent the next 40 minutes chatting with her and her boyfriend (a chef) about Linux and other assorted geekery. Totally restored my faith in humanity. Thank you, Anthony. … Read more

Hail Linux

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PSA: Just so everyone knows: I am a Linux administrator. I have been for a few years now. I DO NOT own any windows machines although I DO use them at work. If you choose to click that “Upgrade to Windows 10” button I’ve been hearing about you are on your own. I will be … Read more

Nerves of Jello

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Ever have a really bad day? Or a bunch of bad days in a row? Me too. I’ve masked the names to protect the guilty. For a very long time I have been aware that stress can take a toll on your health. But in my experience, it’s never been immediate like it has lately. … Read more

Probably the worst day ever

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After it was all over, I knew I was going to have to write about it. I don’t know why. Perhaps I like re-reading my miserable days? Maybe there’s something inside of me that feels it necessary to document these things? My therapist asked me once why I write about my problems and then keep … Read more

Programming on a Full Brain

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I like my job. Remember that. “It helps to remind those who think of programming as a “cushy job” that programmer burnout rates are high, programmer divorce rates extraordinary, programmer work hours are obscene, programmer job security is next to non-existent, programmers come home from long work weeks of programming to spend hours more in … Read more