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Monday, January 28th, 2008
One of the earliest pearls of wisdom that I accepted was that "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” --Aristotle
For better or worse, here's a brief list of what I repeatedly do:
1. Always orient my shirts in the ...
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Friday, January 25th, 2008
One of the tricky things about computing is the tendency for complexity. Complexity obstructs action and inaction leads to a death (of sorts). Simplicity and clarity is the only line of defense against complexity. Strive for simplicity in your computing work layout.
With much trial and error, here's ...
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Monday, January 21st, 2008
I went to Costco today to grab a quick bite to eat. As soon as my order came, I noticed what a nice container the salad came in. As I examined the lid, I even noticed that it said 'microwave safe'!
I wiped the bowl clean and ...
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