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AI Steals Joy

Posted on September 15, 2025 by way0utwest

Take a moment and think about how much work you do each day. If you write code, how much time do you actually spend writing code around meetings, admin work, and other tasks. If you manage systems and develop scripts, … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Andrew Clarke, AKA Phil Factor

Posted on September 15, 2025 by way0utwest

One of the parts of getting older that really sucks is I seem to attend more funerals than weddings. It’s a sad fact of file, and this was one of the reasons Andy Warren and I created SQL Memorial, to … Continue reading →

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The Security of Old Tech

Posted on September 12, 2025 by way0utwest

There has been a lot of news about air traffic problems in the US in 2025. I haven’t had any delays due to this, though I’ve gotten a few messages in my travels that I might want to reschedule. There … Continue reading →

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A New Word: Anderance

Posted on September 12, 2025 by way0utwest

anderance – n. the awareness that your partner perceives the relationship from a totally different angle than you – spending years looking at a different face across the table, listening for cues in a different voice = an odd reminder … Continue reading →

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