Field Notes

10MinuteMail's mail delivery just got much faster - no more junk hammering the server.

Moving 3,000 miles from Seattle to Boston: finding a house remotely, coordinating movers, starting fresh in Massachusetts.

Post-9/11 airport security measures are largely theater - Atlantic article exposes how ineffective TSA protocols really are.

Prevent form submission spam in ATG with JavaScript - disable buttons properly without breaking the handle method.

Alaska governor's aides refuse subpoenas by claiming she 'declined to participate' - legal logic that doesn't apply to anyone else.

Best part of adulthood: Sunday couch marathons with cartoons, cookie dough, and video games guilt-free.

macOS Console handles 1.3GB log files effortlessly; terminal tools like grep make finding what you need instant.

Buying a house and moving across the country for the first time - exciting, terrifying, and totally happening.

10MinuteMail mentioned in 2600 Magazine - an underground tech publication that meant more than Digg or Slashdot ever could.

New iPhone too thick for old dock? Five minutes with a Dremel and you've got a custom fit - no $30 purchase needed.

Never talk to police without a lawyer - anything you say can only hurt you, never help your legal position.

Accidentally deleted entire ATG installation with bad build config - Time Machine restored it from wireless backup in minutes.

AT&T DNS servers hit by cache poisoning attacks; vulnerable servers can poison others through trust chains - widespread problem.

Real-world skills - communication, time management, problem-solving - rarely taught in school but critical everywhere else.

Excellence in any job - architect, plumber, salesman - means pushing beyond minimum and delivering your absolute best.

Pixily mails your documents back as searchable PDFs after professional scanning - instant organization without buying equipment.

Week 4, Day 2: 112 pushups completed - arms twitching from the workout, but major progress happening.

Photo collection from Vancouver (archive shots, not the latest trip).