My name is Derek Brooks

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I just wanna hang out and do yoga and golf and ride bikes and tinker and prune my garden and shit, man.

One of the most creative, fun, and rewarding parts of building software has always been writing the code. This is effectively dead, and I don't think we've properly grieved it.

It needs to be acknowledged, recognized, and felt. Then, we can focus on the fun, creative outlets elsewhere in the PDLC.

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Memories of Grandma Betty

She was born on Valentine's Day in Southern Missouri, and had clear Southern Missouri roots.

I was her first grandchild, and we always had a special bond because of it. She often called me her "number 1,” which always made me feel a little awkward - especially around my sister and cousins... but she wasn't exactly known her social awareness, haha.

As a toddler, she and Grandpa John took me fishing in Canada, and I think that kinda kicked off what summertime meant for me growing up.

When I think about the summers of my youth, I think about Grandma Betty.

Golf

She taught me how to play the great game of Golf at a young age and beat me in about every single round that I’ve ever played with her.

I'll never forget the time that she lined …

Last seen in Des Moines, Iowa

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Un superbe portrait du street art de toute beauté!
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What fabulous memories of your Grandma. Sounds like she made a great impression on your life.

Carolyn Fowler replied to a blog

Great tribute to her buddy. She had a great life
Sweet

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