When I started this blog, I mentioned that I would like to be writing more. Obviously, I've had quite a bit of a lapse between the the last post and this one. And here I am, writing what I typically hate when I see blogs that I like: the "Sorry I've been quiet, but I'm back now" message.
So what happened? Well, first, I was very busy with project work. Then I had a week of vacation. And somewhere in there, I realized that I didn't have topics I felt like writing about. The writing itself isn't the problem--coming up with something to write about was.
Sometimes, when a work frustration gets me fired up, I realize that I could just write and write--spilling page after page of text onto the blog. It's difficult for me to stop myself, as my frustration would appear only as a rant to those without my particular perspective, and well, let's face it, I'm not always going to be right. Since that's the case, I realize that I need to slow down, before I post something on the internet for public consumption. The same internet with a VERY long memory.
But after vacation, which I really enjoyed, I've relaxed a bit, and started making a list of topics that are near and dear to me. Topics that are positive. Not all are programming related. Some are definitely orthagonal to what I thought I'd be writing in this blog to start with. Some are probably just random thoughts that might somehow find a direction. Software Tools to help get work done. Heroes. Aviation. Maybe the occassional rant, if I can figure out how to due it as humor, instead of simply complaining.
So it's time to get started. Sorry I've been quiet, but I'm back now.