A small group leader’s favorite things

(to the tune of “My Favorite Things”)

Snacks that are tasty and kids that are winsome
Singable songs that are thoughtful (and then some)
Subtle transitions right after we sing
These are a few of my favorite things

Early arrivals and pleasant surprises
Families at peace in a year without crisis
Kid-friendly houses with basement and swings,
These are a few of my favorite things

When the kids wail,
When the snack’s stale
When we sing too high
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I can still get by

Cream for the coffee and crystal clear schedules
Volunteer childcare for holiday revels
Airborne contagions that nobody brings
These are a few of my favorite things

Punctual members and nice back porch weather
Game nights and campsites and beach trips together
Honest discussions about anything
These are a few of my favorite things

When the phone rings while we’re praying
When folks stay too late
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I can still feel great

Programmer humor

Anything by James Mickens, the Dave Barry of computer science

Can you parse html with regex? (tl;dr: no)

Rant about the photoshop file format

Programming Sucks, an article which perfectly captures the “everything is breaking all of the time” feeling of software development

We may observe then, in the first place, that our educational system has always been the object of strong adverse criticism. No one has ever been especially well satisfied with it, or well pleased with the way it worked; no one, I mean, whose opinion was at the same time informed and disinterested, and therefore worth attention.

— Albert Nock, The Theory of Education in the United States

On April 25, the WHO Director-General declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern under the rules of the International Health Regulations. CDC and state public and animal health authorities are currently investigating the outbreak in...

On April 25, the WHO Director-General declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern under the rules of the International Health Regulations. CDC and state public and animal health authorities are currently investigating the outbreak in the United States. CDC is concerned that continued travel by U.S. travelers to Mexico presents a serious risk for their health and the health of others during travel and after they return to the United States.

At this time, CDC recommends that you not do this:

This struck me as a tad shortsighted on the chief priests’ part…

When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. John 12:9-11 (ESV)

Rachel Noelle Liggitt was born Sunday morning, March 29, at 9:23 am at UNC. She was 20.5 inches long, and weighed 7lbs, 5oz. The labor and delivery went incredibly well, and Ashley and Rachel are both in excellent health. After enjoying time with her...

Rachel Noelle Liggitt was born Sunday morning, March 29, at 9:23 am at UNC. She was 20.5 inches long, and weighed 7lbs, 5oz. The labor and delivery went incredibly well, and Ashley and Rachel are both in excellent health. After enjoying time with her in the hospital, we came home Monday afternoon, and introduced Grace to her new little sister. Grace is fascinated by this real-life baby, and tells us so often.

Am I the only one amused by the name of this software update? Oh, and it requires a restart. Of course.

Am I the only one amused by the name of this software update? Oh, and it requires a restart. Of course.

Ergo Propter Hoc?

Ergo Propter Hoc?