Author: Brian Forte

distractions, distractions everywhere and not a moment to think

The famous Nick Douglas (who isn't this famous Nick Douglas, nor that famous Nick Douglas (and while I'm laying on distraction upon distraction, I'll just note that Tom O'Neil has a different view of that Nick Douglas's death and any...

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dentists, taxes and death by toothache

John Scalzi posted a short note about a 12-year-old-boy dying, in effect, from toothache. Much discussion ensued. I even piped in with a tiny comment: a link to a LiveScience report that suggests The Rich See What They Believe. A...

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even real work leads to distraction

My third how to write good documentation column is out. And, while it was real work for me, I crammed a fair swag of background that's only really of use for impressing your mates at parties. (Always assuming your mates...

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