Biography

Instead of presenting a standard biographical description of my life, I've left the task of discerning my personality up to the reader. To help in this goal, I'm compiling a list of likes and dislikes. It is my hope that over time this will grow into a accurate picture of who I am.

Things I Like

Typography, Scuba Diving, Etymology, Elegant Code, Organization, Politics, Calvin and Hobbes, Logic Puzzles, Spellcheckers, Technology, Photography, Thoughtful Design, Quality, Power, Things in Beta, Uniqueness, Ambition, Standards, Epics, Having it All, Bargains, Ergonomic Keyboards, Strategic Board Games, Learning, Efficiency, Winning, Dueling Banjos, Star Trek, History Channel, Discovery Channel, Science Fiction, Spare Time, Hobbies, Mystery, Pragmatism, Idealism, Indian Food, Trusting People, Harry Potter, Musicals, Yosemite, Trains, Boldness, Sour Candy, Noblesse Oblige, Mythbusters, Traveling, Challenges, GPS, Maps, Fruit Mentos, Jelly Beans, Biking, Command and Conquer, Public Service, Tivo, Perspective

Things I Dislike

Unwillingness to Learn, Neediness, Single-Issue Voters, Zealots, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Bumper-Sticker Patriotism, Incompetence, Proprietary "Standards"