Code, Strings, and Keys

The rampant dismissing of social media

(This was inspired by Jason Fall’s post on the Sustainability of Social Media) What’s lost in the dismissing of social media as a fad is the fact that social media is simply an extension, through technology, of what has been around for ages. Determined people have always found a way to connect with others with…

May 4, 2009
Iroquois Park Loop run #twit2fit

Today, I ran from my parent’s house to around the Iroquois Loop (used for Papa John’s 10 miler and the Derby Festival mini and marathon) and back. The first hill coming from Southern Pkwy was a little bit challenging for me, but I had a nice stride on the remaining hils. Of course, coming out…

May 3, 2009
Mile 3.5 smells like nuoc mam, mile 4 like jasmine #twit2fit

Among the smells that fill the air in late spring, some are less pleasant than others. There must have been some magical combination of garbage day, warm weather, and fresh rain, which made the air smell like fish sauce. Not just any fish sauce, either. My heritage has acclimated me to some fish sauces, and…

May 1, 2009