within the darkness
listening to the rainfall
the night's progression
Tonight’s Haiku: February 22, 2025
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Some thoughts on community
I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of community lately during this time where we celebrate avarice and cruelty. Years ago, I discovered Steven Covey’s “7 Habits”, and one of his cornerstone principles is “interdependence”. This idea that we need each other, that our ideal state is working together, the over-used idea of “synergy”. That the whole collective is greater than the sum of the parts. It deeply resonated with me and it’s a concept I hold tightly to.
A related notion: Ubuntu. No, not the Linux variant, but the African concept of the criticalness of community. It roughly translates to “I am because you are”. This feels a lot like the notion of “Namaste”, or “I see you”.
Anyway, a friend of mine wrote a post where she explores Ubuntu. I thought she did such a fine job that I thought I’d share with you: “Big thoughts ep. 13: Ubuntu“. Enjoy!
Return To Office and Other Joys
Alberta’s comments on the whole Return To Office debate sum up my thoughts pretty darn well.
Yeah, this video is a bit dated, but I think the thought (snarky as it is) is valid.
All Hail The Sysadmins!
I’ve long loved the webcomic xkcd. This one drifted through my inbox and thought it worthy of all the sysadmins I know.
As far as my own sysadmin skills, I do hate running cables and (shudder) crimping connectors. As I only have one thumb, these evolutions are rather uncomfortable, and sometimes painful.
Anyway, sysadmin types out there, you have my respect and admiration! Keep that uptime high!
Tonight’s Haiku: February 11, 2025
in the bitter cold
the night moving with such grace
soon dawn approaches
Daily haiku: February 9, 2025
a few hints of snow
guarded by the bitter cold
graced by the starlight
Haiku: February 8, 2025
sunlight's gentle way
moving slowly over snow
clouds cover the sky
Another day with snow. This snow, though, has settled in. Nothing new during the day.
I created this in Canva, which is a lot of fun.
Tonight’s Haiku: February 7, 2025
in the winter's sky
mountains rising through the wind
beyond bitter cold
Today’s Haiku: Thursday, February 6, 2025
the morning snowfall
soon to be trampled by life
fading in the sun
The past few mornings have featured snow. Usually it’s melted by early afternoon. I’m grateful that it’s not become a giant ball of ice overnight.
“Freedom” by Langston Hughes
My fellow blogger, Michele Lee, posted this classic poem by Langston Hughes. A very powerful one, and one that’s relevance is still strong.
Freedom
by Langston Hughes
Freedom will not come
Today, this year
Nor ever
Through compromise and fear.
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Head over to her blog to read the rest. It’s well worth your time.