Worrying has become one of my closest companions over the years. Everyone worries, but I do it a lot. Debilitation from constantly racing thoughts of how I could be spending my time, interrupt spending my time. My mind and being is not at its peak when my thoughts are spinning. I do things to try… Read more »
Posts Categorized: This Turbulent World
The Opposite of War Isn’t Peace, it’s Creation
(Photos: Sgt. Lou Penney) (Full size) I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.-Dr. Martin Luther King… Read more »
In Defense of Hipmunk’s Usability
Visiting one of my daily input sites, Hacker News, I came across a blog post that I took offense to with the link: “Hipmunk needs to ramp up on usability.” Hipmunk is not my site, so why would I take offense? Because Hipmunk is the Harvey Dent to my Bruce Wayne. Because I believe in… Read more »
Professional Technologist
My name is David Drake. I am a father and technologist who revels in creating things and tackling difficult problems.
Appreciator of the outdoors. Enjoyer of good humans, cooking, aromatic coffee, and plants. Actor for many years. Very fond of science; particularly astronomy and quantum physics. Likes to grow things and travel. Commodore 64 tattoo. Fan of PBS, Apple, and The NY Times. Constantly learning and loves to teach.
Everything I say is my own opinion and not representative of any organization.