Uh, yeah, there’s no clever way to say this. In September there will be the first ever DjangoCon, and I’m on a panel on Sunday called “Django in Journalism.” And it’s at Google headquarters. Yeah.
I think my fellow panelist Matt Waite put it best when he said:
My three reactions, in rough order:
1. I am so excited I can’t even tell you.
2. I am so honored it’s …
20 jul 08 • 5 comments • read more »
This past weekend I ran my first 10K, and of course I did it in style, on the 4th of July and in the world’s largest (for now): The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race.
The Peachtree Road Race is a bit of an Atlanta tradition and spectacle, and except for the Kenyans at the front who will actually win, it’s a big, 6.2 mile party. Only seeded runners get a chip, so …
09 jul 08 • 0 comments • read more »
I’m in a familiar but frustrating place again, where all the music I have is over-listened and tired and I can’t find anything new I like. Through it all, though, I’ve been listening to Phantom Planet’s new album, Raise the Dead, extensively.
I’ve been a Phantom Planet fan for a long time, but I was still struck by the fact that I liked this new album immediately. The catchy songs …
29 jun 08 • 3 comments • read more »
I love getting yelled at about Jesus first thing in the morning. • 25 jul, 8:34 a.m.
Amazon.com: Sterling Silver Peridot, Garnet, Amethyst, Blue Topaz & Citrine Individually Boxed Stud Earring Set: Jewelry • These are so pretty. • 24 jul, 11:36 p.m.
Verizon Marketing Stunt at Piedmont Park in Atlanta | Tessa Horehled • “The Network” was silent the whole time, which was creepy. I’m going to go make a call in Piedmont Park and see what happens. • 23 jul, 11:20 a.m.
Font Conference - CollegeHumor video • “Get with the Times, New Roman.” • 23 jul, 8:53 a.m.
Never Underestimate McCain, But … - TIME • “In the end, though, it’s usually pretty simple. Everyone seems to agree that 2008 is a change election. Which of these guys looks like change?” Interesting look. • 22 jul, 3:18 p.m.
newforms-admin Migration and Screencast | oebfare • When he subclassed the UserAdmin from contrib.auth I about died. • 22 jul, 2:26 p.m.
YouTube - The Process • This is so spot on it makes me want to cry. Client work is a whole different, scary world. • 22 jul, 11 a.m.
Django | Weblog | Django 1.0 alpha released! • This is very exciting. Life will be so much better with 1.0, and we can finally upgrade from 0.96 at work. • 21 jul, 10:38 p.m.
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