Monthly Archives: June 2008

It’s OK, the software knows best

By Leigh | Published: June 30, 2008

I find the attitude of some software developers ridiculously arrogant. They all think that they know best. They know the best algorithms, they write in the best language, and above all, they make the best decisions. Sometimes, however, I’m not so sure. Today I decided to clear out the small toolbar which acts as a […]

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Cooking

By Leigh | Published: June 27, 2008

Action: "A drop of alcohol will spice up this bolognese sauce." Reaction: It now smells like an accident in a mulled wine factory. Action: Trying to cook bolognese at all. Reaction: My shirt is covered in red spots. Equal and opposite? Not so sure.

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More lunch blogging

By Leigh | Published: June 11, 2008

Today sees a serious sandwich combination, namely ham and mustard. I recently provided a buffet supper for some friends, and included this classic combination a long with some others, all unashamedly stolen from the Hotel Felix afternoon tea menu: Ham & Mustard Cream Cheese & Cucumber Smoked Salmon Cheese & Pickle (admittedly their combinations were […]

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In Defence of Spam

By Leigh | Published: June 10, 2008

Nobody could really be surprised when spam emails started appearing. Every other communication medium is filled with advertisements and unsolicited intrusion. Newspapers are filled with adverts, and we are harassed by junk mail, telemarketing and door-to-door salesmen. Two experiences have give me something more to think about when it comes to spam. Some time ago […]

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Lunch blogging

By Leigh | Published: June 10, 2008

Ham and sun-dried tomato omelette, salad with thousand-island dressing. Maybe I ought to do more of this.

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Leigh’s Backup Strategy Begins…

By Leigh | Published: June 3, 2008

I’ve never really had a backup strategy. Now and again everything’s turned to toast, but previously it’s not been much of a worry. As one gets older, however, things start to seem more important, and constant nagging focuses the mind as well. Each loss of data eats away at your soul a little bit. Admittedly […]

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