Ruby on Rails

In an effort to better myself as a person, become a more productive member of the startup, and be more confident with future web endeavors, I have decided to learn a programming language. Initially I chose this language because of the catchy, illiteration in place within the title, but upon further investigation have come to find out that it is a wonderful environment to program in due to its simplicity. Simple is good, especially considering I am someone with limited experience using a command line or basic database queries. Butterfinger is in on the learning too, which makes it a bit easier and fun at the same time - a little competition never hurt anyone right? (more…)

November 29th, 2007 | Startup Relationships, The Startup | No comments

Startup Gastronomy

You learn a lot about the properties of food and what you are able to tolerate when your resources are limited. I never was, and do not claim to be, any type of culinary savant. In fact, I have about 5 dishes I cook with enough proficiency to prevent embarrassment at a potluck function - chili, green bean casserole, spinach artichoke dip, taco salad, and broccoli rice casserole. As someone who admittedly did more screwing around in home-ec, or domestic engineering, what ever the politically correct term is these days, than actual baking or sauteing, I choose a simple and uncomplicated method for cooking. (more…)

November 28th, 2007 | Startup Diet, Startup Sacrifices | No comments

Recent Comments:

  • Jess: Border Collies!!! That’s the kind of dog I have (lives at my...
  • chadyo: I had a dream last night that Mr. T was singing karaoke. I think...
  • Slipstream: Love the video. Love Mr. T. Mr. T basically brought me up....
  • Leah: OMG it’s not a chiwawa its a chinese crescent! My Friend...
  • holly: 20…. hrm… i dont know if im happy with that cuz when...
  • Emily Bourne: Your post is now up on the Carnival of Embarrassing...
  • Aunt Pearl: Amy’s blog should be called “Dip in a...

Most Commented

Categories