I’m going to be away for the next week, taking a whirlwind road-trip tour of New England with some people who’ve never been here before (hint: they’re from Australia!). Should be fun! I’ll also probably have lots to say about the rental car we’re using to lug ourselves around in… but for now, it’s a… Continue reading Road Trip!
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Carrying Photography Stuff
I like to take my camera with me when I go walking in the woods – I find “nature” photography very relaxing – but there is a serious downside that’s been bugging me for some time now. Because the “best” light for taking really nice photos just happens to also be the time when there’s… Continue reading Carrying Photography Stuff
10 Tips for New Programmers
It occurred to me the other day that I’ve been doing this stuff (programming) for more than a few years now – most of them in a very much “professional” manner. So I guess that makes me qualified to come up with lists like this! Learn the machine. Build yourself a computer. Understand how the… Continue reading 10 Tips for New Programmers
Music to Code By
I read a post over at Coding Horror today about “Music to (Not) Code By,” and it got me thinking about the music I code by – which, let me just say, is not anything like the music mentioned in Jeff’s article! There’s always been a sort of unspoken rule with me that the best… Continue reading Music to Code By
Keithius, the Barefoot Programmer
Call me “the barefoot programmer.” Actually, that’s not 100% accurate – I only go barefoot during the summertime. It’s just more comfortable – and it helps you stay cool. Of course, since I work from home, this is not a problem. (It’s nice when the buns come by and say hi – they rub against… Continue reading Keithius, the Barefoot Programmer