How to Write Good Code
Yesterday we linked to a how not to; today we link to some good advice.
How We Learned to Stop Having Fun
Is depression an epidemic? Barbara Ehrenreich says that the way that depression seemed to sweep across Western Europe in the 17th Century looks like one, but is probably the result of the modern age's celebration of individuality. An increased sense of personal autonomy was accompanied by the loss of communal rituals and festivities that emphasized belonging to communities.
How You Treat Your Waiter
Maybe Bill Swanson was the first CEO to use the "How You Treat Your Waitron" metric, but I learned it from a date about 20 years ago in Oregon. It is a good rule of thumb, however. Also, note Swanson's other "Unwritten" rules on the left—it's a good list.
Huck & Bagheera's Day Off
We're revamping our website infrastructure, so Huckleberry, Bagheera, and I will be taking the day off. Out guest cat-blogger in Mia, who is enjoying a special bonding moment with her human, Ayre's Steve Silberman.
Huck Aces It
He does a perfect triple gainer—in his sleep.
Huck Fits In
Holds 400 CDs plus one 16lb cat.
Huck Hangs Out
"What's the problem? It's warm and out of the way—I could do this for hours!"
Huck is a Many Splendored Thing
Big, too!
Huck Shows the Love
Huckleberry does some aggressive grooming on Bagheera. It looks cute, until you notice her exasperated expression. Usually, this is a prelude for a fight; this time it turned into synchronized napping.
Huck's Still On Strike
Huckleberry continues his lie-down strike, protesting his exclusion from the air-conditioned bedroom.