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Engineer, Geek, Musician, Photographer, Writer, Californian (now in Texas) – This is my soapbox, so follow at your own risk! 🚀🛠🎶📸
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Oh @netflix.com, when will you bless us with an original show that’s actually well-written, well-acted, and worth watching? At this point, I’m just paying for the privilege of scrolling past garbage.

I had a great time on On.NET quizzing the hosts and viewers on code performance in .NET 8. I hope you'll give it a watch! I guarantee you'll learn something! #ondotnet

Warning: Lies are like cancer—they spread, mutate, and infect everything until the truth finally burns through. It might be painful to tell the truth, but it’s the only cure. Keep lying, and eventually, it all rots from the inside out.

Kids, on this Father's Day, make sure to recognize everything your father has done and sacrificed to give you a happy life! There's no time like today to put a smile on his face. #FathersDay

Ever leave a 1-star Amazon review and get offered cash to delete it? I just got a $80 bribe. At this rate, I might quit tech and become a full-time professional disappointment. 💸📦 #SideHustle

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Modern music sucks! There isn’t any true original music anymore. No rock stars! No Led Zeppelin, no Queen, no David Bowie, no Prince! It’s been replaced by corporate manufactured useless pop star “actors”. 😩😩😩

I guess porn isn’t popular anymore! 🤣

Okay Netflix, love the new menu—if your goal was to make everything bigger, slower, and harder to use. Still can’t find what I haven’t watched, but hey, thanks for endlessly showing me stuff I’ve already seen. Is there a “revert to not terrible” option? #Netflix @netflix.com

Discovered this box of treasures in Solana Beach back in 2009 and captured a moment I call Hope. A reminder that beauty often hides in plain sight. 🕊️ #photography #SolanaBeach #California

In 2017, I seized a moment when a bee gracefully landed on a flower I've named "Cleared To Land" during my visit to Balboa Park in San Diego, California. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! #BalboaPark #Photography #Flowers #SanDiego

Captured in the paradise of Mauritius: "Crimson Heart Bloom" 🌺✨ A vibrant reminder of the island’s beauty. Bring it into your space today! 🖼️👇 #Photography #Mauritius #Photography #Travel

Microsoft .NET 10 Preview 5 is out! 😀 #dotnet10 #dotnet dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/downlo...

Watched the new Led Zeppelin doc yesterday. Fascinating how they were desperate to come to America for inspiration while making their second album. Kinda makes you wonder… if their career launched in 2025, would they still feel that way? #LedZeppelin

At this rate, humanity might never leave our solar system. So, forget Star Wars, Star Trek, and all the sci-fi fantasies—this planet is all we've got. It's time to get serious about saving Earth, because there’s no escape plan coming. Let’s start now. #SaveTheEarth

Three legends. One monument. Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Eric Johnson—immortalized in stone like the guitar gods they are. This is my Mount Rushmore. 🎸 #G3 #GuitarHeroes #RockYourCode

I didn’t buy a smart TV. I bought an advertisement machine that occasionally plays shows. Thanks, Amazon. Never again. #SmartTVMyAss #AmazonFail #EatMyAds #BartRant

Brilliant move, #Uland city planners—who puts a fire hydrant at the bottom of a drainage ditch? Hope the fire waits until the flood recedes. Oh, and nice touch putting them outside the neighborhood walls. Great plan for when homes hundreds of yards away catch fire. 🔥💧👏 #Texas

Captured near Flagstaff, AZ—"Echoes of Silence" reflects the beauty of the Southwest. From the Painted Desert to the Grand Canyon, this region never ceases to inspire. Bring this moment into your space. #NaturePhotography #Arizona #Photography #Flagstaff

Transport yourself to the enchanting beauty of Balboa Park with my photo 'Nectar Temptation' 🌸✨ Now available for purchase! 📷✨ Bring nature's elegance into your space. Click the link to make it yours! #Photography #BalboaPark #Flowers #SanDiego

🎶✨ Captured in 2009, "Music for Shopping" features a local musician bringing joy to shoppers at Pike Place Market in Seattle. As a fellow musician, this moment resonates deeply with me. Check it out and grab a copy if it speaks to you! #Photography

Pride isn’t arrogance—it’s about honoring your journey and the people who uplift you. 💪✨ Let this image be a reminder: stand tall in your self-worth and celebrate your progress! #SelfRespect #Pride

Software Engineers: Have you been contacted by an AI recruiter—via phone, email, or other means? I'm investigating how widespread this is for an upcoming article on dotNetTips.com. If it’s happened to you, DM me—your story could help shine a light. #AIRecruiting #TechHiring

Want to make your .NET code faster? 🚀 Benchmarking is key! Learn how to measure performance, catch bottlenecks, and optimize your code using BenchmarkDotNet & Spargine. Don't ship slow code! ⚡ #dotNET #Benchmarking #BenchmarkDotNet #MVPBuzz

Line 6 lost its edge after Yamaha took over—killed innovation, dropped Variax, and shipped lemons like my Helix & JTV. Two repairs in, and it’s failing again. Sad to say, I can't recommend them anymore. I was there from the start. #Line6

This Is It This is your life. No rewinds. No do-overs. Make it count with the time you have. bit.ly/ThisIsItTShirt #ThisIsIt #Life

Unlock the full potential of conferences! 🌐 Embrace the opportunity to connect with speakers and fellow attendees for valuable insights and lasting connections. Check out these tips for maximizing your conference experience. 👥✨ #CareerGrowth #Conferences

They’ve built the systems you rely on, mentored the minds shaping the future, and still have more to give. Discover the wisdom, resilience, and unmatched value of veteran engineers in Part 2 of The Untapped Power of Veteran Engineers. #VeteranEngineers #TechLeadership #FutureProofYourTeam

Captured this breathtaking view of the Bonneville Salt Flats while flying into Salt Lake City. If it resonates with you, consider purchasing it here. #Utah #SaltLakeCity #BonnevilleSaltFlats

Make a statement with the Politicus Corruptus T-Shirt! Now available – wear it to your next political event and rock the text written in Trump’s very own handwriting. Stand up, speak out, and let’s demand change! Get yours now: bit.ly/PoliticusCor...

Just make another batch of my slow-cooked chicken curry! So good! Below are before and after photos. Give it a try and let me know how it goes! #Cooking davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2019/08/26/d...

I must be getting old or they know something I don't! 😆

Texas, y’all realize it’s actually illegal to pull out in front of oncoming traffic, right? It’s a Class C misdemeanor, not a suggestion! I’m tired of playing dodgeball on the highway. Do better! #TexasDrivers #TxDPS

Oh, I really wish pop music was dead—like, actually six feet under, rotting away dead. It's too bad the lead singer of The Knack is gone. I'd pay good money to hear what he thinks about modern pop music. I'm sure he's doing the twist in his grave, and not in a good way! 😆🎸

That's right, folks. Amazon Prime Video has clearly redefined "original" series to mean "same tired rehash." Their latest snoozefest? The Better Sister—just another show about rich, entitled people doing rich, entitled things. Seriously, Amazon, don't you own a whole movie studio? #AmazonPrimeVideo

Is it just me, didn’t @netflix.com have a lot more live stand up comedy shows?

Here are some photos I took this morning walking around my neighborhood this morning. #Texas

This morning, I woke up thinking about the good old days of analog music. When I was 7, I wowed my babysitter by threading a reel-to-reel tape recorder and playing some Creedence Clearwater Revival. Those were simpler times—and better music! #analog

I moved to a state that has almost double the gun-related deaths compared to where I was before! This is terrifying and does not make me feel safe at all. It’s what happens when Texas has such lax gun control laws. People are getting shot left and right in my area. Thanks a lot, #GOP! #GunControl

Collective Soul is one of my all-time favorite bands! I've learned many of their songs, which I play every weekend. I even had the incredible opportunity to photograph them at a festival in San Diego. Hope you enjoy these shots as much as I do! 🎸📸 #CollectiveSoul @collectivesoul.bsky.social

I'm a tech and software engineering enthusiast who designs images for websites, presentations, and videos. I can also create custom images for your projects! View and purchase here. #GraphicArts #Technology

It sure would be helpful if social media apps like @bsky.app and Twitter would let us edit posts. Most other platforms like Facebook have had this feature for years! #BlueSky

This is just getting ridiculous! It happens way too often in #Texas, and it’s no surprise given how easy it is to get a gun here and how anyone can carry one around without a permit. Texas needs gun control like California—enough is enough! #GunControl