Life

I arranged things so that I could disconnect for most of October, deciding to also not do any public writing (just WTHIC). I achieved a long term life goal of visiting Tuvalu (the only ever public WTHIC). It was good to get so far away from everything (it took 4 days to get to Tuvalu), and have the flight out as a deadline that was a forcing function to complete things before I left, or not do them at all. I feel so much better for having this time to myself. I hoped that I would use it to be creative, but I didn’t. I used it to explore, and relax. I read a lot of novels. I slept a lot.

Work

I was a judge for a startup competition and did some work on Technically Speaking.

Published.

Sent WTHIC letters from BUD, LHR, FUN, SUV, NAN, and SYD.
Four new issues of Technically Speaking [Oct 4], [Oct 11] [Oct 18] [Oct25].

On the Internet

• How To Respond To Well-Intentioned But Unsolicited Advice – http://buff.ly/2didwzX  /by @femgineer
• 💔 Colombia Peace Deal Is Defeated, Leaving a Nation in Shock https://t.co/UXnAL1th5m
• “There is no One Amazing Trick This Feminist Used To Finally Move Past Her Body Image Issues” http://buff.ly/2dncMpD  /via @kwugirl
• ‏@lara_hogan: I am THRILLED to announce my new book, Demystifying Public Speaking. https://t.co/uzVEzDiHpx
• Love tip about posting what you’ve achieved at the end of the day! Remote and distributed engineering http://buff.ly/2dRgA4w  /by @sebasoga
• This is so insightful – The three exclamation point problem – http://buff.ly/2dBXFY1  /by @timoni /via @ellenchisa
• ‏@EricaJoy: [vid] Come children, gather round for a demonstration on the proper execution of @FLOTUS level shade.
• On Phone Numbers and Identity – https://t.co/5S3R2mHZ0i
• @anarcharaccoon: [pic] It is well to remember, “Austerity” is just a euphemism for Class War. We have the means to provide abundantly for all. #Anarchy
• Well this is raw. Being Single Is Great, Except for When You Really Want to Be Married http://buff.ly/2dkwGme  /via @kwugirl
• Fascinating (lots of good questions here) – The One Question You Should Ask About Every New Job http://buff.ly/2dRpbnG  via @Jo_Miller
• @xorhearts: The most on-point thing I’ve read about Clinton/Trump. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/larry-womack/stop-pretending-you-dont-_b_12191766.html
• @K_Boronska: [pic] Brilliant. #Brexit.
• @kthorjensen: [pic] Good job, boys. This one will sink her for sure.
• Haven’t seen her movies but loved this: Jennifer Lawrence Is Determined, Hilarious, and—Above All—Real http://buff.ly/2dxFYvO  /via @hspter
• This is a GREAT test and some excellent advice – How Fucked Up is Your Management? http://buff.ly/2cLWpVL  /by @johnath /via @EricaJoy
• @ariabuckles: [pic] Hacker news on hiring women in tech. I’m dying
• @roguelynn: [pic] At what point is it harassment? ಠ_ಠ
• “a deep unfairness [is] poor performance can be multi-dimensional, but employees bear the brunt of the consequence” https://t.co/1iU3f2dLnc
• ‏@jessicaelgot: I’m being stripped of my citizenship – finally someone other than @IanDunt talks about this https://t.co/wrD0iFj2Vk
• Top 10 Best Airports in The World (I’m at 8/10! Need to travel more) http://buff.ly/2d32xUP  /via @ecarrion89
• Ahhh such a good explanation of why republicans are finally denouncing trump. Thanks @williampietri ! https://m.facebook.com/williamp/posts/10107156801284673 …
• @dog_rates: [pic] This is Pinot. He’s a sophisticated doggo. You can tell by the hat. Also pointier than your average pupper. Still 10/10 would pet cautiously
• This is full of 🔥🔥🔥 on what /really/ gets discussed in locker rooms by @ChrisWarcraft http://buff.ly/2dMcYPN  /via @triketora
• This is helpful – On Writing Product Specs http://buff.ly/2e1VDW3  /by @goberoi /via @orenellenbogen
• “If you can’t see the path to reaching your full potential, you probably won’t be able to help others reach theirs.” https://t.co/SwYhmmagUL
• ‏@buritica: I just published “Announcing Char.la — Helping bridge the Spanish speaking tech knowledge gap” https://t.co/giklxJ6nhc
• This is good on brilliant jerks, we all know it but it never happens. The Biggest Mistake I Ever Made https://t.co/nh4FX7dwpz
• Woah. Stop Taking Pride In Not Knowing How To Do Basic Shit http://buff.ly/2dIAoGo  /via @triketora
• This is amazing, and so so helpful. Work at different management levels http://buff.ly/2efttE8  /by @lara_hogan
• @codeascraft: How can men be allies for diversity and inclusion in tech? @scarletdrive and @indec talk theory and practice: https://t.co/NTGrMtQ0uN
• I love this post from @anna_debenham about making hedgehogs welcome ❣️ http://buff.ly/2evSvhj 
• @BinAnimals: [pic] Always #wrongtowork
• This is interesting. Developer hiring and the market for lemons – http://buff.ly/2drJcwG  /by @danluu /via @steve_codes
• I love Michelle Obama so much – what a great Famous Speech Friday – http://buff.ly/2ecXPu3  /by @dontgetcaught
• “When we build things – we must think of the things our life doesn’t necessitate. Because someones life does.” https://t.co/1A8KPYBnS5
• easy to see progress of meaningless short-term tasks; difficult to see progress for long-term, creative projects – https://t.co/lSaFNCwdGW
• @TessaJeanMiller: [pic] Don’t threaten me with a good time
• On the Design of Women’s Spaces – http://buff.ly/2etveiq  /by @maybekatz’s /via @NatDudley
• This is so interesting, and helpful – What Great Listeners Actually Do – http://buff.ly/2dNdNby  /via @orenellenbogen
• Woah. Unexpectedly honest – The Easy Failure of Professional Male Feminism – http://buff.ly/2dzwSug  /by @chrismohney /via @dearsarah
• This is full of wisdom on time management and focus – http://buff.ly/2eXv04D  /via @orenellenbogen
• What does your hiring process say about your company? – So you’re looking to hire? http://buff.ly/2eHUa1T  /by @allie_p
• This is great from @marcprecipice – Management in ten tweets – https://t.co/1MCZvN0O62
• @polotek: Turned my earlier tweetstorm into a moment. “It’s never “just politics”” https://t.co/eFDkmLloJA