In 2009, my body informed me that I was no longer fit to be a programmer, through a mutinous uprising of my appendix. I was fired shortly after that from a sweet programming gig. Staying focused on semicolon placement (and, for that matter, wearing pants) after the surgery was impossible. At the time, I chalked …
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It be nearly March 17, mateys, and that means celebratin’ the Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day. Although the holiday began as a way for the Irish in America to celebrate their heritage, today it be a party for everyone, even those without an ounce o’ Irish blood in them. Now as a pirate, I prefer …
It’s that time of year: resolutions, resolves and….reading? With the holiday blaze behind us, we’re all turning our sights on improvement. Diet, decluttering, and self-betterment goals tend to get the bulk of the attention this time of year, but what about some resolutions that are a little more….well, fun! I’m talking of course about reading …
“Our beautiful yet delicate planet is at a crossroads. We can either continue to relate to each other with a tribal mentality in which we emphasize the distinctions between us, or we can pierce the mask of duality and embrace our underlying unity. The first choice inevitably leads to conflict, xenophobia and ecological devastation. The …
I know this is not breaking news, given what’s been in stores since pre-Halloween, but the holiday season is upon us. Since we’re already here, I wanted to share one of my holiday family traditions that involves the library. One of the things that I love about Fort Collins is the diversity of beliefs, so …