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I find programming interesting. I didn’t always. My curiosity grew as computers came into my life around 1983. I find that making software applications is very much like creating a physical framework or a system used to enhance the quality of life. After all, there are many things I’d rather be doing than repeating the exact same tedious tasks thousands or millions of times over and over again. Enter the computer! That’s where software can really help.
PowerShell Introduction
I was working at a company where I was given the task of maintaining over 3000 computers. Most of the time my job entailed troubleshooting and repairing problems encountered by employees, however I also maintained the software on all of those systems. I was able to begin my troubleshooting process by accessing their computer remotely using a custom built application someone in my office created with Visual Studio. A year went by and the person who developed the custom application moved to another department. Wouldn’t you know it…the application began to crash. A custom built application, by one person, with zero documentation, and no source code…so I began exploring alternatives.
That’s when I discovered the efficiency of Microsoft PowerShell. I was fortunate, because the larger organization had recently begun adopting PowerShell and highly encouraging techs to use it. The biggest hurdle is the learning curve. I’ve always had a passion to learn programming, so I decided to dive right in to the docs and explore PowerShell’s features. I was gladly surprised how much Microsoft has done with the language. It’s really incredible.
Homemade Hot Sauce
I enjoy cooking. It’s essential and creative. It connects me with nature and is wholesome, good, and something I can share. This is an easy recipe for hot sauce.
Lemon Ice Box Pie
Here’s an oldie but a goodie my father used to make. It’s mouth watering goodness.
Ronald McDonald House
Create a life worth living. It’s healthy to give to a cause you value. It doesn’t matter whether you give time, skills, things, or money. Giving (within reason) gives life to the greater humanity, and that includes yourself.
Begin with the end in mind
If I want peace, health, or a good nights sleep I first visualize the goal and map out a plan to get there. If I want to lose weight I plan my diet and exercise accordingly. If I want to live a good life, I create a life worth living.