SQLAllFather

SQLAllFather, 12 days ago to random

The thing I love the most about squirrels is their effortless grace.

#squirrels #SquirrelsOfMastodon

An adolescent grey squirrel jumps onto a bird bath, and then immediately slips and falls off.

SQLAllFather, 24 days ago to random

Sometimes you learn the people who produce products you use are shitty people. Sometimes they give you an opportunity to let them know why you'll never given them another dollar.

SQLAllFather, 1 month ago to Bloomscrolling

#SilentSunday #bloomscrolling

SQLAllFather, 1 month ago to random

Seen on the outskirts of Santa Fe.

#Caturday

SQLAllFather, 1 month ago to random

Three very different cats for #Caturday

Three cats come down the same set of stairs. Maggie, world's softest kitty, announces herself boldly before charging down the stairs. Jane, a dainty tabby, comes down the stairs as gracefully as a supermodel, silent and sleek. Wullie, a chonk black and white tuxedo cat, comes down slowly and cautiously, alert for danger.

SQLAllFather, 2 months ago to random

Whoever hired the security team for the new campus was NOT fucking around.

SQLAllFather, 2 months ago to animals

Winding down after an exhausting day. Jane immediately takes her spot on my lap, while Wullie takes his spot on the couch above me. I can hear Maggie snoring from across the office.

#CatsOfMastodon

A black and white tuxedo cat sitting on the back of the couch, looking skeptically at the camera.

SQLAllFather, 3 months ago to random

Maggie doesn't care about product at all.

#Caturday

SQLAllFather, 3 months ago to random

If you don't immediately kick every Nazi out of your party, you're hosting a Nazi party.

This is also true of political parties.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nazis-mingle-openly-cpac-spreading-antisemitic-conspiracy-theories-fin-rcna140335

SQLAllFather, 4 months ago to random

There's nothing quite like posting a cutting video on YouTube to attract the most helpful and constructive comments.

FFS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJlGcbgbHhw

SQLAllFather, 4 months ago to Metal

Me: I don't need a jean jacket

Behemoth: Check out our new jean jacket!

Me: I need a jean jacket

#Behemoth #metal

SQLAllFather, 4 months ago to TodayILearned

Everything seems to be on fire this week, so I want to focus on the good things. This is one of them: my sharpening belts should arrive tomorrow!

I need to learn how to sharpen swords. I attended a sharpening workshop last year and bought a finishing machine, and now I'll have a chance to actually practice this new skill. I am excited and nervous...

#swords #learning

SQLAllFather, 4 months ago to random

Y'all need to pay attention to this thread from @tess . This is the real deal, even if I can't quote toot it at you.

https://mastodon.social/@tess/111801169996929341

SQLAllFather, 4 months ago to animals

Daddy please don't go.

#CatsOfMastodon #Caturday

SQLAllFather, 5 months ago to random

We ended up with almost seven sheets of chocolate-coated candied orange peel. They're ever so good.

SQLAllFather, 6 months ago to random

If you're a product manager and you're not paying attention to @carnage4life, you're really missing out.

https://mas.to/@carnage4life/111522923652280144

SQLAllFather, 6 months ago to Metal

In case you were wondering why I haven't recycled the packaging from the order I received last week from Behemoth's web store.

#Behemoth #metal #CatsOfMastodon

SQLAllFather, 7 months ago to random

This seems 100% legitimate.

SQLAllFather, 7 months ago to random

Horse: I am so very, very thirsty. Without water I must surely die!

Me: Here you go. Here is sweet, cold, clean water that is perfect for drinking.

Horse: ...

Me: ...

Horse: what

SQLAllFather, 7 months ago to random

Some cuteness at the feeder this morning.

#BlueJay #Chipmunk

A blue jay is eating at a feeder when he is startled and scared away by an arriving chipmunk.

SQLAllFather, 7 months ago to random

For my next video series¹, I'm hoping to bring a cozier and more conversational tone than the "standing up in front of my trinket-laden office IKEA shelves" approach I've used in recent videos. I'm not sure exactly how to get the "fireside chat" feel I'm looking for, but I don't think this is it.

I think I'll keep experimenting with lighting. I wish I knew more about lighting....

¹ Starting in January I plan to publish weekly videos covering some of the most common and most important advice I give as a mentor to to PM colleagues at Microsoft and to aspiring candidates who want to start a career in tech.

SQLAllFather, 8 months ago to animals

Poor Maggie, locked out of my office while I'm recording video.

#CatsOfMastodon

SQLAllFather, 8 months ago to Metal

Data Moshpit is like the best metal festivals. Festivals let you experience all sorts of bands you might never otherwise see perform live, but which you might actually love. Today's lineup includes sessions for devopers, administrators, BI professionals, analysts, and more. There's something for everyone, and it's all metal.

#DataMoshpit #metal

SQLAllFather, 9 months ago to random

Everyone: I love the amazing and complex thing you've built, and want to learn how you did it so I can build a similarly amazing and complex thing:

Me: I built a small, focused, amazing thing and then did everything I could to keep it from getting bigger or more complex.

Everyone: ...

Me: If you want to replicate my success, follow this approach and you'll eventually have something unique and wonderful.

Everyone: But...

Me: Seriously, you can't try to build a successful complex thing from scratch. It doesn't work. You need to build a successful simple thing and then grow it from there.

Everyone: ...

Everyone: What are your OKRs?

Me: FFS!

SQLAllFather, 10 months ago to Bloomscrolling

I saw the most beautiful thistles on a walk around the neighborhood.

#bloomscrolling