Too Precious? Maybe.

[via betweenhowitisandhowitshouldbe via morenonsenseandgrizzlybears.]

Components and Commodities

Matt Micene has a great example of the confusion that comes when you start thinking about IT infrastructures as a collection of components. It's a great starting point for a discussion of commoditization, resuable parts, and lock-in in an IT shop. The word "components" is being used a little too casually. I'll take responsibility for … Continue reading Components and Commodities →

Belts are rarely exciting.

They actually tied a knot.

lovelyydarkanddeep: ”They actually tied a knot. They tied a fisherman’s knot and it’s the strongest knot. The rope will break before the knot comes undone and the knot only gets tighter with pressure.”

To-Read ‘Goodbye to All That’

Gunnar marked as to-read: Goodbye to All That (Paperback) by Robert Graves bookshelves: to-read

Fruit Calendar

Seriously considering a frame for this, and hanging it in the kitchen. [via lifehacker.]

Just finished “The War”

Just finished "The War," by Burns the Elder. Averaged three hot tears per episode. [via wifeand2kids.]

That’s me, third from the right.

[via ZsaZsa Bellagio via lovelyydarkanddeep.]

A home for work.

[via alwaysberyan.]

For the Lady.

[via hicktownprincess via morenonsenseandgrizzlybears.]