In my previous life I was a production DBA which meant my primary responsibility was recovery. I also took my job role to be that of a general SQL Server expert. I stayed general because no one person can possible be an expert in every facet under the SQL Umbrella. A few years ago I [...]
Musings
A [DBA] Christmas Story
With Christmas coming this Friday I wanted to take some time and reflect upon the past year. 2009 has been quite a ride for me professionally and personally. Lots of action over the past twelve months. I wanted to take some time to reflect, recharge, and redirect where I want to go over the next [...]
SQLstrology
So the other day I noticed that colorstrology is apparently a real thing and not something that I thought I was dreaming about after pulling an all night bender with ten pounds of double thick bacon. But what has yet to be written, until now that is, would be…wait for it…wait for it…
SQLstrology.
Yeah, that’s right, [...]
Luck, Preparation, and Opportunity
Last month I made the pilgrimage to Lake Placid, NY, to celebrate my 12th wedding anniversary with Congress. We made the same trip two years ago, and I am thinking we will keep making the trip again in future years. There are two reasons why. The first is that it is quite peaceful, relaxing, and [...]
Dealing Windows 7
So, I get home last night to find a package on my desk. I check the return address and see it is from Microsoft, so I don’t bother putting it into the sink first before opening it because I figure I can trust those guys especially since they let me in their private club recently. [...]
Why Are You Surprised?
So here I am, sitting at home with Congress, who is telling me that she wants to see the finale for the Bachelor because the guy chose one woman, has we-are-getting-married sex with her for six weeks, then dumps her on national television and asks miss I-wasn’t-good-enough-for-you-six-weeks-ago if she wants to go get a cup [...]
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