Sobriety

But a key to success in clandestine operations is sobriety.

George Tenet, based on his own words, seems like a fairly disgusting person.


Sobriety is probably the key to most work. I work one bug at a time and more recently also one WordPress.com Terms of Service concern or one WordPress.com “privileged” customer’s policy or programmatic question at a time.


Sobriety is essential for loving life, but so is passion.

Croquet, not the Gentleperson’s Variety


Croquet

Originally uploaded by foolswisdom.

Saturday afternoon, I got together with Chris Robb, Chris Noel, and Andrew Williamson. Colin Dyer showed up for a second game.

This was Robb and my first participation in the Victoria Benevolent Croquet Society.

The weather was gorgeous, and the course was configured for titans.

The 1st game Robb has victorious, and I came from last to come in 2nd.

The 2nd game Dire dominated and Noel tried to chase him down unsuccessfully. Robb, Williamson, and I surrendered to a hole mid-course.

It was a great day with beautiful weather.

Would Be Alfred Charles Denis Budd Birthday

Today would be my grandpa Alfred Charles Denis Budd’s birthday if he were still alive. He is the most influential male in my life. He was always there for us growing up.

Recently, I have been reminded of my grandpa and other loved one’s absence by my colleagues’ losses. Mark Jaquith’s sister Mary passed away much, much to early and Matt Thomas’ grandmother, still with spark, passing away.

John Halcyon Styn, a person I admire greatly for his energy, helped me with grandpa update – march 23 (hospital) by reminding us of the new life that is continuously entering our lives. Many of Julia and my friends have babies. Life is amazing!

Days after that post, Halcyon’s grandfather, the inspirational Caleb (Rev. Shikles) of HugNation became a butterfly.