I have a speech for new hires now. It goes like this: You are here because you're really good at what you do. You are probably used to succeeding more often than not. You are going to fail here. Catastrophically. It will not be because you were not diligent or smart enough.

I think that Mariners game aged me about 10 years

Y'all, my mom is dropping new lore on me

It's all coming together! 😃

For folks who've been managers of managers before: what're your best approaches for identifying kiss-up-kick-down leaders under you?

Also maybe spend some more time working on the book that @BeParticular and I are writing. (Surprise?)

I've got something lined up, and I'll still be working on government problems, but I'm going to take a few weeks off to rest first.

After almost exactly six years, yesterday was my last full day at 18F. It's hard to find the words to describe how much I've grown and learned and how many incredible people I've met.

Women deserve to control their own bodies and lives. Not politicians. Not judges. The Supreme Court’s decision denies women that right and hands control to politicians. Now is the time for action to protect women’s lives and defend all of our fundamental rights.

"They are pretending to be really cute." - Mom, about the cats

"Step 1: read screen. Step 2: understand what it says. Step 3: do it wrong." - Mom, on modern UI design

"What is Patrick's name?" - Mom, texting

"My disclaimer is I followed the directions." - Mom, on baking

They are now discussing binoculars.

My dad and his friend are talking about weather, geology, and native plants.

I am pleased to report that my parents have acquired a *second* friend duo of dad + baby who showed up at their back fence.

"Can you hand me tribal insignia?" - Mom, asking for her hat before the baseball game

"Somebody named me made my phone have no light." - Mom, on phone screen brightness

y’all. Y’ALL. WE’RE HIRING A DEIA ADVISOR FOR OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Nearly killed @BeParticular by asking her if she was experiencing an opinion (she totally was)

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