Dan Mallott
@danielmallott.bsky.social
Senior Principal @westmonroe, SQL Server and .NET Enthusiast. He/his. Opinions my own and not those of anyone else.
Although we did find one for $0.69 on sale today (down from $1.99)
November 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Although we did find one for $0.69 on sale today (down from $1.99)
$0.99 is way cheaper than the regular grocery store here in Chicago
November 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
$0.99 is way cheaper than the regular grocery store here in Chicago
We have tried nothing and we’re all out of ideas…
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We have tried nothing and we’re all out of ideas…
That train does sell out, so may be worth making a defensive booking (Amtrak’s refund policies are reasonably generous)
November 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
That train does sell out, so may be worth making a defensive booking (Amtrak’s refund policies are reasonably generous)
Said it with a straight face
November 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Said it with a straight face
Honestly, should be fine. Seems the administration is mainly focused on reducing flights by domestic carriers
November 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Honestly, should be fine. Seems the administration is mainly focused on reducing flights by domestic carriers
I have a project in Kansas City in a couple weeks. The partner on it told me I should strongly consider driving
November 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I have a project in Kansas City in a couple weeks. The partner on it told me I should strongly consider driving
Great question! One that will largely depend on the airline you’re flying
For example, United is mainly canceling regional flights and has said they won’t cancel international or hub-to-hub routes
For example, United is mainly canceling regional flights and has said they won’t cancel international or hub-to-hub routes
November 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Great question! One that will largely depend on the airline you’re flying
For example, United is mainly canceling regional flights and has said they won’t cancel international or hub-to-hub routes
For example, United is mainly canceling regional flights and has said they won’t cancel international or hub-to-hub routes
Depends on your perspective, I suppose
October 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Depends on your perspective, I suppose
I mean, it is _technically_ sparkling water…with a few extra ingredients
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I mean, it is _technically_ sparkling water…with a few extra ingredients
Ah…my least favorite part of that airport - the high A gates. Feels a bit like you’ve parked in Tårnby and had to walk back to the terminal
October 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Ah…my least favorite part of that airport - the high A gates. Feels a bit like you’ve parked in Tårnby and had to walk back to the terminal
Doesn’t feel all that extreme to me.
Also, rights are not pie. Just because someone else receives “more” doesn’t mean I have “less”
Also, rights are not pie. Just because someone else receives “more” doesn’t mean I have “less”
October 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Doesn’t feel all that extreme to me.
Also, rights are not pie. Just because someone else receives “more” doesn’t mean I have “less”
Also, rights are not pie. Just because someone else receives “more” doesn’t mean I have “less”
Don’t tell my Copenhagener friends, but Stockholm is the more beautiful city (even though Copenhagen is larger)
October 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Don’t tell my Copenhagener friends, but Stockholm is the more beautiful city (even though Copenhagen is larger)
Midway’s a busy airport, but the problem is definitely not here today. Weather is gorgeous
September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Midway’s a busy airport, but the problem is definitely not here today. Weather is gorgeous
Also, I hate this timeline
September 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Also, I hate this timeline
Friends, North Chicago is not, in fact, just north of Chicago. Heck, it’s not even in the same county!
August 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Friends, North Chicago is not, in fact, just north of Chicago. Heck, it’s not even in the same county!