The Comedy of Dave Chappelle

Comedy is supposed to be provocative and Dave Chappelle certainly is. His brand of comedy is certainly crass, vulgar, irreverent, and politically incorrect. But I don’t understand why people will go to his show just to sit there stoned-faced or visibly disapprove of what he says. The man is paid to have an opinion and say things that are controversial. Most of all he’s paid to say things that are funny. Comedy should be “read” as comedy not as politics or social commentary or taken as truth.

Two Questions

Two questions we should ask ourselves at least every month in relation to our work.

Am I still learning a lot?

Am I still getting better?

If the answers to either of those questions is no, we should reflect on whether we are still doing the right sort of work.

Thomas Zurbuchen, Science leader at NASA has the right idea.

Hello 2023—You look like hard work

New Year always brings with it the hope of a fresh start, renewed motivation and resolution.

We face insurmountable challenges however as a country. Cost of living, energy bills, record inflation, and the fall out from the dreaded “B” word—Brexit—starting to hit the fan.

In times of challenge however, there is always opportunity—and those who are careful enough to look will sure enough find ways not only to survive but to thrive.

It will be a difficult year, as every year is, but look for the opportunities, the silver lining, and funny side of each situation. Make the most of every moment, don’t sit around being lazy, work hard, and don’t be afraid to pursue what you want. Life is what you make it, and here is a fresh opportunity to do something new and make it a year of opportunities won—even in the face of the most severe and austere challenges.

Goodbye 2022, already a lost memory

For some reason I find it hard to remember what happened in the year. Memories fade so fast. Maybe it’s because things aren’t actually that memorable and life is regrettably ordinary.

I will try a new challenge next year – reflect more at end of weeks and months, reflect and capture the moments that mattered so that at the end of that year, the memory of it will not be as easily forgotten.

Sunsets on Dark Sky

Dark Sky was the best weather app I had ever used. This app would tell me that rain would start in 15 minutes, I’d be driving and sure enough 15 minutes later and rain would start falling.

Apple bought Dark Sky, sunsetted it in its current form and incorporated some of its features into its own weather app—which is no where as good.

It’s infuriating when these big companies do this.