KellyAnn Fitzpatrick
@kellyann.bsky.social
here for tech, cats, and dragons. she/her. all views my own.
Picked up a pair for @rstephens.me (and one for myself)—thank you!
April 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Picked up a pair for @rstephens.me (and one for myself)—thank you!
March 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
For anyone out there who is considering (or knows someone who is considering) a career in STEM, some thoughtful, timely, and much appreciated advice from @grimalkina.bsky.social
The full conversation: redmonk.com/blog/2025/03...
The full conversation: redmonk.com/blog/2025/03...
March 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
For anyone out there who is considering (or knows someone who is considering) a career in STEM, some thoughtful, timely, and much appreciated advice from @grimalkina.bsky.social
The full conversation: redmonk.com/blog/2025/03...
The full conversation: redmonk.com/blog/2025/03...
Take a few minutes and listen to this conversation with the always brilliant @grimalkina.bsky.social on the psychology of software teams, the importance of psychology to technical innovation, and why we need science.
Full episode here: redmonk.com/blog/2025/03...
Full episode here: redmonk.com/blog/2025/03...
March 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Take a few minutes and listen to this conversation with the always brilliant @grimalkina.bsky.social on the psychology of software teams, the importance of psychology to technical innovation, and why we need science.
Full episode here: redmonk.com/blog/2025/03...
Full episode here: redmonk.com/blog/2025/03...
when you have a holiday cold
and a cat insisting that you stop doomscrolling and rest
and a cat insisting that you stop doomscrolling and rest
December 29, 2024 at 5:02 PM
when you have a holiday cold
and a cat insisting that you stop doomscrolling and rest
and a cat insisting that you stop doomscrolling and rest
Headed to Notre Dame for an outdoor football game on Friday ☘️
And of course there is snow in the forecast 🌨️
And of course there is snow in the forecast 🌨️
December 18, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Headed to Notre Dame for an outdoor football game on Friday ☘️
And of course there is snow in the forecast 🌨️
And of course there is snow in the forecast 🌨️
And that’s a wrap on my time in France!
Not pictured: all the delicious food, wine, and even a Kir Royale or two.
Many thanks to everyone who shared their recommendations with me—we tried to hit as many of them as we could!
Not pictured: all the delicious food, wine, and even a Kir Royale or two.
Many thanks to everyone who shared their recommendations with me—we tried to hit as many of them as we could!
December 3, 2024 at 1:16 PM
And that’s a wrap on my time in France!
Not pictured: all the delicious food, wine, and even a Kir Royale or two.
Many thanks to everyone who shared their recommendations with me—we tried to hit as many of them as we could!
Not pictured: all the delicious food, wine, and even a Kir Royale or two.
Many thanks to everyone who shared their recommendations with me—we tried to hit as many of them as we could!
We also took a cable car up to see the Grenoble Bastille, a 16th century fortress.
One of the flags flying over the Bastille features dolphins, as Grenoble was historically part of the Dauphiné, a region related to the Dauphin (heir to the throne of France).
From the top you can see Mont Blanc
One of the flags flying over the Bastille features dolphins, as Grenoble was historically part of the Dauphiné, a region related to the Dauphin (heir to the throne of France).
From the top you can see Mont Blanc
December 3, 2024 at 1:01 PM
We also took a cable car up to see the Grenoble Bastille, a 16th century fortress.
One of the flags flying over the Bastille features dolphins, as Grenoble was historically part of the Dauphiné, a region related to the Dauphin (heir to the throne of France).
From the top you can see Mont Blanc
One of the flags flying over the Bastille features dolphins, as Grenoble was historically part of the Dauphiné, a region related to the Dauphin (heir to the throne of France).
From the top you can see Mont Blanc
Our friends took us on an outing to Lake Paladru.
In addition to beautiful views, we stopped by the nearby archeological museum, with exhibits about the Neolithic and medieval settlements near the lake.
In addition to beautiful views, we stopped by the nearby archeological museum, with exhibits about the Neolithic and medieval settlements near the lake.
December 3, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Our friends took us on an outing to Lake Paladru.
In addition to beautiful views, we stopped by the nearby archeological museum, with exhibits about the Neolithic and medieval settlements near the lake.
In addition to beautiful views, we stopped by the nearby archeological museum, with exhibits about the Neolithic and medieval settlements near the lake.
From Paris, we took a train to Grenoble (in the French Alps) to visit friends.
Fun fact: Grenoble is near the Chartreuse Mountains, which houses the main monastery of the Carthusian order (again, the monks that make the liqueur).
Grenoble also hosted the 1968 Winter Olympics.
Fun fact: Grenoble is near the Chartreuse Mountains, which houses the main monastery of the Carthusian order (again, the monks that make the liqueur).
Grenoble also hosted the 1968 Winter Olympics.
December 3, 2024 at 12:14 PM
From Paris, we took a train to Grenoble (in the French Alps) to visit friends.
Fun fact: Grenoble is near the Chartreuse Mountains, which houses the main monastery of the Carthusian order (again, the monks that make the liqueur).
Grenoble also hosted the 1968 Winter Olympics.
Fun fact: Grenoble is near the Chartreuse Mountains, which houses the main monastery of the Carthusian order (again, the monks that make the liqueur).
Grenoble also hosted the 1968 Winter Olympics.
Some scenes from my last day in Paris (last Friday):
The Musée de Cluny, and then a walking tour of the former site of Chartreuse Paris-vauvert (yes, those are the monks that make the liqueur; they have a tasting room in Paris) near Luxembourg Palace
The Musée de Cluny, and then a walking tour of the former site of Chartreuse Paris-vauvert (yes, those are the monks that make the liqueur; they have a tasting room in Paris) near Luxembourg Palace
December 3, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Some scenes from my last day in Paris (last Friday):
The Musée de Cluny, and then a walking tour of the former site of Chartreuse Paris-vauvert (yes, those are the monks that make the liqueur; they have a tasting room in Paris) near Luxembourg Palace
The Musée de Cluny, and then a walking tour of the former site of Chartreuse Paris-vauvert (yes, those are the monks that make the liqueur; they have a tasting room in Paris) near Luxembourg Palace
Also worthy of note: Château d'Angers houses the 14th century Apocalypse Tapestry (totally worth looking up) in a purpose built gallery.
I did not get pictures because I was too busy looking at the many, many fragments; instead here is one last shot of the chateau (at night) from across the way.
I did not get pictures because I was too busy looking at the many, many fragments; instead here is one last shot of the chateau (at night) from across the way.
November 28, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Also worthy of note: Château d'Angers houses the 14th century Apocalypse Tapestry (totally worth looking up) in a purpose built gallery.
I did not get pictures because I was too busy looking at the many, many fragments; instead here is one last shot of the chateau (at night) from across the way.
I did not get pictures because I was too busy looking at the many, many fragments; instead here is one last shot of the chateau (at night) from across the way.
They let you walk most of the (very tall) walls—even in the rain!
November 28, 2024 at 8:37 PM
They let you walk most of the (very tall) walls—even in the rain!
While today’s previous chateaux look more like fancy houses, this one started out as a proper fortification.
November 28, 2024 at 8:30 PM
While today’s previous chateaux look more like fancy houses, this one started out as a proper fortification.
Final castle for today: Château d'Angers
November 28, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Final castle for today: Château d'Angers
There are also gardens, more gardens, a donkey farm, etc.
But one more pano of the Chenonceau bridge setup
And if you have a chance, check out its history, as it involved at least one mistress to a king of France (Diane de Poitiers) and also Catherine de' Medici
But one more pano of the Chenonceau bridge setup
And if you have a chance, check out its history, as it involved at least one mistress to a king of France (Diane de Poitiers) and also Catherine de' Medici
November 28, 2024 at 8:21 PM
There are also gardens, more gardens, a donkey farm, etc.
But one more pano of the Chenonceau bridge setup
And if you have a chance, check out its history, as it involved at least one mistress to a king of France (Diane de Poitiers) and also Catherine de' Medici
But one more pano of the Chenonceau bridge setup
And if you have a chance, check out its history, as it involved at least one mistress to a king of France (Diane de Poitiers) and also Catherine de' Medici
But the money shot is when you see the chateau from the side, with the medieval keep, bridge over the moat to the front door, and gallery built on a bridge that spans almost the entire river.
November 28, 2024 at 8:11 PM
But the money shot is when you see the chateau from the side, with the medieval keep, bridge over the moat to the front door, and gallery built on a bridge that spans almost the entire river.
Before I forget, the interior is worth seeing: lavishly furnished with paintings and tapestries, and from some windows you can see the River Cher directly below
November 28, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Before I forget, the interior is worth seeing: lavishly furnished with paintings and tapestries, and from some windows you can see the River Cher directly below
I had seen this chateau on screen (in The Serpent Queen IIRC), but I was not prepared for how Brothers Grimm it would feel before opening up to neoclassical geometric gardens. Check out this approach
November 28, 2024 at 7:55 PM
I had seen this chateau on screen (in The Serpent Queen IIRC), but I was not prepared for how Brothers Grimm it would feel before opening up to neoclassical geometric gardens. Check out this approach
up next: Chenonceau
or, the chateau on a bridge
or, the chateau on a bridge
November 28, 2024 at 7:48 PM
up next: Chenonceau
or, the chateau on a bridge
or, the chateau on a bridge
Chambord extras: ground floor kitchens and 2nd floor ceilings
November 28, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Chambord extras: ground floor kitchens and 2nd floor ceilings
There are addition spiral staircases on the exterior, including the summit of the internal staircase, shown here from “the terraces” on the roof.
November 28, 2024 at 6:37 PM
There are addition spiral staircases on the exterior, including the summit of the internal staircase, shown here from “the terraces” on the roof.