Things have been really quiet on this blog lately, but as I think about the reasons why (while I'm typing), I can't really say for sure. I've convinced myself that I've just been too busy, but I can't recall actually accomplishing anything in the downtime since my last blog post. For the most part it has been laziness and procrastination. There have been several times recently that something has happened or I've been involved in a discussion and I tell myself that I should write about it tonight. We've seen where that has gotten me lately, zero posts. Ultimately, it comes down to my ability to discuss something worthwhile compounded by my ability to write well. Sad to say, that scenario comes up very seldom. Unlike some people I know, I don't feel I have the knack to contribute something worthwhile to the world/blogosphere/intartubes on a regular (or daily for some!) basis.
As far as an update goes, it's not much really.
1. In July, I finally attended the Open Source Convention in Portland, Oregon -- it only took 10 years to find a job that would pay for it! OSCON was a truly excellent convention and definitely something I want to make sure I continue to attend.
2. Speaking of conventions, PAX 08 was last weekend. I had fun as expected, but it is growing at such a rate from year to year that it is hard not to worry about the affects said growth will have on the community.
3. I'm quite upset at myself for failing to get much backpacking in this summer. I really have NO excuse other than the afore mentioned busy state. Then again, that is no excuse at all. I'm determined to get in two trips, plus a campout, before the snow starts showing up.
4. I'll be in Arkansas three times before the end of the year. Unfortunately, this year we won't be able to spend as many days visiting as we did last year. With more trips, the saved up vacation time at work runs out quickly. Of note, a visit in October will be for my sister-in-law's wedding!
Finally, I have to figure out what to do with this blog. It's fine, I guess, but as I've stated in earlier blog posts I'm not too keen on keeping my stuff out there in the perverbial "cloud". So, one of the reasons I've been quiet is because I've been getting back into software development on a personal basis and am working on my own site. It should be up shortly. And by shortly, I mean as soon as I can. Within a month or so. If I get around to it. Maybe. Before the end of the year. Until that time, this blog will pretty much be going silent. See everyone then!
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