I liked one of Google's recent blog posts about "The Meaning of Open". Summary of the Article At Google we believe that open systems win. They lead to more innovation, value, and freedom of choice for consumers, and a vibrant, profitable, and competitive ecosystem for businesses. There are two components to our definition of open: open technology and open information. Open technology includes open source, meaning we release and actively support code that helps grow...
Cubicles Are The Phone Booths Of The Future
I just read an interesting blog post from Benjamin Bran, who says cubicles are the phone booths of the future. I don't agree with everything he says, but in the end I think he is mostly right. Every morning I get up, shower, put on a shirt and tie, take my dog outside, and take my son to daycare the mornings I have him. From daycare (or straight from home) I usually sit in traffic round...
Tyler Likes Airplanes
We made it to Portland this morning and Tyler did fantastic. He loved every minute of it, even the turbulence.
NYC Rooftop Home
Recreated with AI, but it actually exists! Source
My Letter to 2009
Dear 2009, You were so much better than 2008, and I didn't expect for things to go from so bad to so good in only a year's time. I wrote to 2008 a little less than a year ago, and I'm honestly struggling to write my letter this year. It is odd but when you are going through tough times the words seem to flow easily, but when things are going well it is much...




