I just got back from Portland this weekend, or more specifically, from Open Source Bridge. What a change from SXSW! I don't think I am made for "networking" conferences. From what I saw, there was a general level of contempt for one's fellows at SXSW, and chats were based upon "how can I use a relationship with you," or rather, "how can I leverage a relationship with you to benefit me." I hate that kind of talk. I'd like to leverage their balls with a crowbar. ANYWAY. Open Source Bridge was a stark difference because it was full of real people. Really nerdy people, but they were people. I'd like to be a bigger part of that community, not just because my job asks that I do so, but because I like real people very much, and I have a lot to learn from these particular real people. I only learned HTML two years ago, and I've learned a lot since then, enough to have my position now, which is quite significant. I'm a fine enough hacker, but I think I need to actually make something - that's my next step.

I've just been havin' a great deal of fun with this here fella. Not in that way. Now I very much would like to see Unforgiven again...I don't remember it at all.

Why I can't I have one? :(

cyrusontheinternet.com just had a puppy! Head to thefrolickingfells.com to see the new blog of my sister and brother-in-law. The blog is hosted on my server using the open-source Wordpress CMS. Two new recruits in the open-source army! Muahahahaha. Fucking hippies.

I just had to share this article written by a scary smart co-worker and friend at CDT. It lays out the dark path Facebook has taken and where it has led - and where it might lead in the future. It's well worth a read if you're a Facebook user or if you care about the Internet in general.

http://www.whatthefuckshouldimakefordinner.com/

A squirrel scratching his little squirrel butt. I love him!

That's an English chap. They (the English) like to say that to be born English is to win the international lottery. Then why are they acting like Americans?