Hobbyism
I've written a few posts now on things that could be considered "hobbyist" interests. You might be able to tell that I spend a ton of time sitting at my desk because I can't stop writing about keyboards and headphones. At some point I&…
A Review of the Etymotic ER3-XR
These things insert deep into your ear. Extremely deep. So deep, I call them the "brain ticklers".…
Write Your Own Shell Prompt
Efficient and effective shell usage is maybe the greatest productivity multiplier for any developer, and it all starts with an effective prompt. There are tons of resources out there on how to build your own custom prompt, and more than a few tools that promise the best of prettiest layout.…
Even Simple Wordle Solvers are Pretty Good
You're likely pretty familiar with Pareto principle, even if you don't associate it with that name. It's often referred to as the 80-20 rule and describes the phenomenon that about 80% of results come from about 20% of the work. When prioritizing software…
Don't Learn a Language with TDD
Last year I decided to try and learn the Rust programming language. It's been all the rage online (for good and bad reasons) and felt like something I should try out before passing judgment on. It was going to be the first language I learned after becoming a…
Solving Wordles with Grep
Wordle is one of the most popular word games on the internet right now. You get 6 guesses to figure out the daily 5 letter word, and each word you enter gives you clues about what letters are in the word and where they might be. While plenty has been…
Planning to Eat (Basically) the Same Thing (Basically) Every Day
As I mentioned in a previous post, I have a goal for significant weight loss this year and rethinking my diet is a significant part of that plan. It's not that my diet has been bad the last few months or years, just that weight loss journeys benefit…
Effective Resolutions
Much has been written about creating effective and achievable New Year's resolutions, and still people fail. They set goals that are reasonable, measurable, and create a support system around them to help achieve their dreams, yet people consistently fail to accomplish the goals they set for themselves in…