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Watching time, the only true currency // A journal from John B. Roberts

Day: October 21, 2003

  • Imitation = flattery

    I spent much of today writing down requirements, in preparation for a kickoff meeting at work tomorrow afternoon. We’re going to re-introduce a feature from the past, but this time we’re going to do it ourselves, rather than outsourcing the service. Despite problems with the outsourcer which led to our discontinuing the offering, readers (tens…

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  • How old are you?

    I woke my son up this morning, and… well, OK, he woke me up this morning, per usual. After a few pleasantries, I told him it was October 21st. And then I asked him how old he was. He started: “I’m…(hesitation)…THREE!” Yes, today was the third birthday. Pretty easy to forget the level of anticipation…

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