Author Archives: David K.

The Love/Hate for ESO Turns Once Again

Posted on April 3, 2026 by David K.

I’ve written extensively about ESO. I started during COVID with some IRL friends, took a break, came back for Oakensoul and Arcanist, took another long break, recently came back for subclassing, and now I think I’m well and truly done. … Continue reading →

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Back to the Wharghabl

Posted on April 3, 2026 by David K.

I’ve reactivated my twitter account, just shy of deletion. I did it to keep up with AI developments and tech news in general. And, boy, what a time to return to watching this scene in real time, with the Oracle … Continue reading →

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Yes, It Really Is That Bad

Posted on April 3, 2026 by David K.

Outrage as Oracle makes thousands of foreign-worker requests amid layoff bloodbath According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data, Oracle filed for roughly 3,126 petitions to employ H-1B workers in fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Employers must submit the paperwork … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Do this Any More

Posted on March 5, 2026 by David K.

I have tried to delete Twitter many, many times over the years, but I think this is the last straw. Every single day, I can see the following: In short, there’s a figurative war going on against liberty and anything … Continue reading →

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Ace, by Allie Sandt

Posted on March 4, 2026 by David K.

I’ve been losing my taste for all my old music lately. I’ve found a new vein of music on Apple Music, and this song in particular has been lodged in my brain for days. I finally stopped and looked up … Continue reading →

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Updating the Ignored Wisdom

Posted on February 27, 2026 by David K.

In the age of “AI”, a graphic is now going around, which allegedly shows a slide from a presentation at IBM circa 1979. It makes great sense, which, of course, means that companies couldn’t care less. My prediction is that … Continue reading →

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It’s Made of Holes

Posted on February 27, 2026 by David K.

Many years ago, when I worked with English folks, I was about to go to Coventry, England. My coworker was telling me they were famous for their blood sausage. I asked what was in it. He said, “The holes.” “The … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Corporate IT Absurdity, SSL Certificate Edition

Posted on February 20, 2026 by David K.

After several years of developing my main Ruby on Rails project on my personal MacBook Pro, (like any sane developer), events have conspired to push me back to using my ossified corporate laptop for development. I didn’t expect to mind … Continue reading →

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Getting a Prescription in 2026

Posted on January 29, 2026 by David K.

I got new insurance this year. Had an appointment at the first of the year. The office took a copy of my new insurance card. Saw the doctor. She prescribed 2 medications. One needed a prior authorization, the other was … Continue reading →

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All is Vexation and Vanity of Spirit

Posted on January 14, 2026 by David K.

Ecclesiastes 1:14-18, “I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered. I … Continue reading →

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