Doesn't work at all

Blog Yeah, kitt finished writing this at 13:26 on 21 February 2015

I was looking through the list of issues and bug reports for a module that I was considering installing, when I came across an issue with this title:

Doesn't work at all with VBO

My first thought was, "Wouldn't help you if that were a bug report submitted to me," followed by the thought, "Whiner."

Which isn't very empathetic of me. My immediate thoughts were reactionary and more negative than they needed to be. Thankfully, I recognized those annoyed emotions in myself. I'm working to be less frustrated and judgemental in passing things like that, but, dang, does that issue title annoy me.

Here's why:

1. "at all"

The module advertises it works with VBO. If it didn't work with VBO, the module author wouldn't have listed VBO in the feature list.

2. "Doesn't work"

It should be full of joy

Blog kitt decided around 10:04 on 20 February 2015 to publish this:

I dislike Quora's decision to hide answers behind a login, which makes me go to the site infrequently. That said, Robert Frost, engineer/instructor at NASA, answered this question perfectly:

Why do some intelligent people care to remember and understand a massive amount of details (characters, relations, interactions, events) of completely imaginary and excessively detailed settings?

Joy.

Life is short. It should be full of joy. Imaginary worlds are fantastical and thus more interesting than the real world. That brings joy.

Lost Light

Book Notes Posted by kitt at 22:23 on 19 February 2015

Harry Bosch, Book 9

Okay, I liked this Bosch book. While there was ANOTHER BAD COP (because, really, what's a Bosch book without bad cops?), the plot mystery wasn't obvious. There were a couple plot twists, which were good. I think at some point I should be annoyed that Harry ALWAYS GETS THE KILLER, but suspension of disbelief is part of reading these books. That, and, well, maybe we're supposed to be following only Bosch's successes and not the likely hundreds of failures in the previous 28 years of being a cop.

The story is the first of Bosch not as a cop, but as a private investigator. He's still able to get information through his connections, and there's a 9/11 twist to the story. I also might find it annoying at some point that all of Bosch's theories are correct. Maybe we're supposed to believe he's that good? Is anyone really that good?

For this book, if you're already a Bosch fan, this one is worth reading. If you're not a Bosch fan, eh, yeah, you could read this one if you like the Los Angeles Detective Crime Drama Law & Order type of story.

In Progress summary:

Okay, Bosch, book nine. He's left the LAPD, Hollywood Homicide Division, that's fine. The book has shifted to first person, though. Not _really_ sure how I feel about that.

Reading, though. Maybe we'll see ANOTHER BAD COP. Or not.

The Dark Horse

Book Notes Posted by kitt at 09:48 on 19 February 2015

Walt Longmire, Book 5

You must enjoy the book THIS MUCH to continue reading. Fortunately for this one, not a problem. The mystery is good. There was one part that took a little more suspension of disbelief than normal, but, hey, let's go for it. I have to say, I'm a bit delighted that the bad guy is not a bad cop.

Recommended.

Road to Chocopocalypse

Blog Posted by kitt at 11:11 on 18 February 2015

Today marks the first day of Lent, which means it starts the first day of the Road to Chocopocalypse, the day of delicious gorging on chocolate, all chocolate, and only chocolate. In past years, chocolate and I have just about tied with who defeated whom, with chocolate scoring the most recent victory. With the discovery of The Meadows in Portland, this year's Chocopocalypse promises to be amazing. The chocolate selection there is incredible. I am looking forward to the gorging.

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