In exploring the blogisphere, I recently stumbled upon an interesting member by the name of Liz Henry. I’d like to say that I discovered her work by casual means, but in truth I was following a lead on an interesting contest that HP is sponsoring. But in doing so, I found someone I will likely continue reading as well as a 10-year-old speech about programming languages that was surprisingly undated (see the related post here). Read more “Thoughts on Poetic and Tech”
Author: SilentBen
Not often silent, but undoubtedly always Ben.
Not Long Ago …
It has begun! If there is no other benefit of parenthood, it is being able to expose your children to whatever memes you like (and hope that they ascribe to them as well). In this fashion, my daughter listens to alternative music, likes comic book super heroes, and quotes her favorite shows in conversation. And this past weekend, I’ve initiated what I consider a sacred rite of passage – Star Wars. Read more “Not Long Ago …”
Total Eclipse of the Heart
I’ve been forsaken by my Heroes. I saw it coming – all the signs were there. I just hoped it wasn’t true. I hoped that the tide was shifting to avert this disaster. But alas, they failed me. Read more “Total Eclipse of the Heart”
Here’s Where the Story Ends
Today I lost a friend. He is still alive, and we are still friends (I assume), but our relationship will not likely ever be the same as it was … well … as early as this morning. This morning I arrived at the office, setup my laptop at my desk and, as I often do, walked to the office next door where my friend sits to chat while my laptop came to life. I found him enjoying some music that reminded him fondly of a cruise he had been on last year (relevant as he will be going on another cruise in a matter of days). We chatted about the music, discussed some work-related matters, and I departed back to my own office to go about my business. The sad irony is that the song he was enjoying was one by the Sundays whose name is the title of this post. Less than 30 minutes later, he had been laid off and escorted out of the office. Read more “Here’s Where the Story Ends”
Unapologetically Fanatic
It should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me that I am a huge fan of the recent comic book film adaptation movement. I was raised on a formula of Superman, Indiana Jones and Star Wars movies. Matured to the Batman and Spider-man series’. And in my adulthood have enjoyed both fleeting and sustained relationships in the comic book movie genre. But this article sent chills of pleasure down my spine (which I came across via a Slashdot post). Read more “Unapologetically Fanatic”