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I was born at the perfect time to pursue a career in full-stack software development. I grew up programming 8-bit computers, then learned Unix in college. I entered the workforce at the emergence of Windows for Workgroups and Linux, and I'll be retiring right about the time the AI's make me redundant. Also, the year Social Security goes broke.
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Months and months of planning by lots and lots of middle management can save literally hours of programming.
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Give a man a program, and you'll frustrate him for a day. Teach a man to program, and you'll frustrate him for a lifetime.
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I have a mental illness that makes me think that people will change their minds if I present the correct arguments with the appropriate facts and data.
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I've put all of my skill points into arguing with blinking lights.
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But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a new piece of Apple gear, to lust after it, hath committed purchase of it already in his heart.
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Don't say you're easy on me; you're about as easy as a nuclear war.
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I sold the Renoir and the TV set; don't wanna be around when this gets out.
Duran Duran, The Reflex
Author Archives: David K.
Please Hang Up and Dial 911
I woke up with a chronic pain about 3.5 years ago, which has never stopped. I’ve now seen about 22 doctors and clinicians, had 4 MRI’s, 3 ultrasounds, a CT scan, 4 different nerve blocks, and 2 surgeries. I don’t … Continue reading
Windows Startup Buggery
I have a PC. I’m ashamed to admit it, but I have a PC. I bought it for one and only one use: to play Elder Scrolls Online. To that end, I bought a SCUF Envision Pro controller. It does … Continue reading
Something is Coming
I feel this in my bones, and it’s been getting worse, quickly. It’s not the economy. It’s not COVID. It’s not the vaccine. It’s not illegal immigration. It’s not DEI. It’s not ESG. It’s not AGI. It’s not corporatocracy. It’s … Continue reading
AI for all the Corporate IT Things
I got an email with a link to a “town hall” about IT. I said to myself, alright, I dare you to tell me something interesting or actionable, and started watching the replay. The CIO leads off, of course. His … Continue reading
Crushing Traumatized People
After I got struck with chronic health problems a few years ago, I was forced to notice how much Pentecostal churches preach that if you just make some grand display of worship, you will be miraculously healed. But I’ve done … Continue reading
Apple and Corporate Limits
It’s become clear over the past 20 years that we’re headed for the megacorp cyberpunk version of dystopia, where it’s more important who you work for than which country you live in. I think there ought to be many limits … Continue reading
Holding to God’s Promises
James 5:14,15 – “Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save … Continue reading
Arguing with a Narcissist
Our HOA president has repeatedly harassed us about parking on the street in front of our own house. I need to summarize how we got here, because there’s a definite pattern. First, she told me that I couldn’t park on … Continue reading
US Economy Death Spiral
A staggering 40% of the country’s tax revenue is now going to service our national debt. At this rate, with current inflation, it won’t be long until EVERY dollar we print will be used to service the debt, and the … Continue reading
Found an AI Bot on Twitter
I was making a snarky comment on a post about how hackers should break into banks’ IT systems, and delete everyone’s loan information, and this happened. The account has me blocked now. Surprise, surprise.