I’m proud of the progress I’ve made. — I’m at the crappy stage where I feel great and strong, but still look fat. All things with time. This time next year, I’ll be where I should. 💪

I’m proud of the progress I’ve made. — I’m at the crappy stage where I feel great and strong, but still look fat. All things with time. This time next year, I’ll be where I should. 💪
We’re going to see Beethoven’s Fifth next month. — It’s silly, but I remember going to my first symphony when I was in college. I determined then I’d raise kids who went to symphonies. The dream is becoming reality. I’m proud of the family Jennifer and I are building!
Funny how the body works. I took a week off strength training because I had a cold. I was annoyed about having to stop only a few weeks in to my new plan. I went back at it today and… the rest must have been needed. Started the routine stronger than ever! 💪
Currently reading: Deciphering Data Architectures by James Serra 📚
Deutsch mit Daddy begins again!
If I owned a car magazine, blog, or media outlet I would not allow a review or coverage of a single electric car unless the manufacturer had a model available under $35k. I’d also forbid all coverage that made $60k+ EVs seem like affordable, reasonable, family vehicles.
Finished reading: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith 📚
This. This is what I’ve been dealing with at work. I get asked for my advice, but then argued with. So infuriating!
Ik ben een Amerikaanse data engineer, architect en teamleider. Graag help ik uw bedrijf verder! Ik spreek Nederlands en Duits, en een beetje Spaans. Ik ondersteun mkb-bedrijven graag bij hun expansie naar de Amerikaanse markt!
Trust at work is a funny thing. It is hard to earn and so easy to lose. — Leaders, it’s never about the isolated incident. Think through the impacts and how staff will perceive it! Once you’ve lost their trust, it’s near impossible to earn it back.
Finished reading: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin 📚
Dr. Cooper does a great job covering so-called “infant” baptism. I.e. baptism. — The Evidence for Infant Baptism in the First Century
I’ve been really pleased with Babel. I appreciate how it actually explains grammar and conjugation. In my limited (two months) of doing Latin on Duolingo I was frustrated that conjugation was never taught.
This is why I’m so happy Babel lets you set a base language other than English. No you (formal) / you (informal) / you (plural) to worry with here!
Currently reading: The Divine Comedy 1: Hell by Dante Alighieri 📚 – A quarter of the way through the Sayers translation. So good!
Finished reading: Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan 📚
Watching some Huntsville soccer. ⚽️
I am finally doing the unthinkable. I am learning a language actually spoken in the Americas! — I started Spanish and I have to say it’s a fun little language. Already loving things like dropping pronouns, c & z having regional differences, and b & v being the same!
A very rich and useful discussion of AI and questions Christians should be asking. — AI, The Infinite Work Day, And The Finite Pastor
The longer I work in IT, the more thankful I am of my training at The University of Alabama. — Engineering alone doesn’t prepare you for the real world. Management and leadership are skills that must be taught, too. I’m thankful UA gave me both.
The Arnold Family urban homestead. Chickens, bunnies, squirrels. We’ve got it all!
I’ve had my Daylight DC1 for a little over a week. Mini review: I’m glad I got it. — I still wish it were iPad mini size. But, it’s been great. For the first time I’m able to use Logos as it feels/looks like an eReader. Readwise works great and highlighting is a breeze.
What are the German or Dutch companies in Nashville (or that allow remote work from Nashville) that I am not aware of? — Ich bin Amerikaner, aber ich spreche Deutsch / ik spreek Nederlands. Das müsste für jemanden hilfreich sein…
Those who have no tradition, do not respect it.
This was a helpful video. I realized I, like apparently so many men, had convinced myself to focus on hard or challenging books. I’m going to make an effort to remember to read for fun, too. — How to Start Reading Again