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Oh yeah if they were sick that's different. The other similar winter-related fun we had was when they would close campus for a snow day about 5 minutes after I'd left home (30 minutes into my classmate's trip). Ah, the joys of commuting. 🙃
November 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Oh yeah if they were sick that's different. The other similar winter-related fun we had was when they would close campus for a snow day about 5 minutes after I'd left home (30 minutes into my classmate's trip). Ah, the joys of commuting. 🙃
I’ve been there. I had a talk with one of my profs one day after we had a short 5 minute 8am class just to hand out papers, that was my only Friday class. I drove 45 mins and I knew at least one classmate who drove 90 mins through ice and snow to be there.
November 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I’ve been there. I had a talk with one of my profs one day after we had a short 5 minute 8am class just to hand out papers, that was my only Friday class. I drove 45 mins and I knew at least one classmate who drove 90 mins through ice and snow to be there.
The rest of the world is so polite to us barely-know-one-language people.
October 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The rest of the world is so polite to us barely-know-one-language people.
Is the standard to use English variables too? (and comments?) I had never thought about that and realize i've never read code from someone who didn't speak English as their first language.
October 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Is the standard to use English variables too? (and comments?) I had never thought about that and realize i've never read code from someone who didn't speak English as their first language.
They were everywhere when I was a kid, then gone for about 20 years. They are starting to make a comeback. We've seen more this year (few dozen) than in the past decade combined.
June 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
They were everywhere when I was a kid, then gone for about 20 years. They are starting to make a comeback. We've seen more this year (few dozen) than in the past decade combined.
I felt that going to school at 30, so I can imagine!
Related: I remember an older gamer joking that he had to stop being toxic in game chat about his opponents' mothers because the age gap was becoming scandalous.
Related: I remember an older gamer joking that he had to stop being toxic in game chat about his opponents' mothers because the age gap was becoming scandalous.
May 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I felt that going to school at 30, so I can imagine!
Related: I remember an older gamer joking that he had to stop being toxic in game chat about his opponents' mothers because the age gap was becoming scandalous.
Related: I remember an older gamer joking that he had to stop being toxic in game chat about his opponents' mothers because the age gap was becoming scandalous.
You did well! (I couldn't help myself)
April 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
You did well! (I couldn't help myself)
B2B BUSINESS IDEA: Bouncy House Patch Kits
March 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
B2B BUSINESS IDEA: Bouncy House Patch Kits
Love the tires for ear protection! 😀 Looks like you guys had a blast.
February 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Love the tires for ear protection! 😀 Looks like you guys had a blast.
It's exciting to see how far you've made it. Enjoy your first class! I know you'll be great at it.
February 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
It's exciting to see how far you've made it. Enjoy your first class! I know you'll be great at it.
I can say the same. I didn't start writing anything serious until our next computer (a Kaypro PC-01) but my very first programming was done on a TI-99/4A hooked up to the living room TV.
December 17, 2024 at 1:18 PM
I can say the same. I didn't start writing anything serious until our next computer (a Kaypro PC-01) but my very first programming was done on a TI-99/4A hooked up to the living room TV.
Great interview! When Amanda said, "You are the only person who has ever heard my idea of this and ever thought that it had any water" that was a perfect illustration of the importance of the work she does. Thanks for using your influence for good, Matt.
November 21, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Great interview! When Amanda said, "You are the only person who has ever heard my idea of this and ever thought that it had any water" that was a perfect illustration of the importance of the work she does. Thanks for using your influence for good, Matt.
If that doesn't work out, you have lots of experience signing your name. You'd be perfect for some sort of "Grant writing" position.
November 20, 2024 at 9:54 PM
If that doesn't work out, you have lots of experience signing your name. You'd be perfect for some sort of "Grant writing" position.
Your comments on the emotional readiness of leaving the other platform really resonated with me. I'm not ready to move on completely, but it's time to set up the other accounts.
November 13, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Your comments on the emotional readiness of leaving the other platform really resonated with me. I'm not ready to move on completely, but it's time to set up the other accounts.