We arrived in Japan too late (mid April is already too late, thanks to climate heating) for almost all the cherry blossoms, but well in time for the spectacular azaleas at Nezu Shrine. Full photo gallery below. You might also like: No related posts.
Author: Deirdre Straughan
Incat Systems
From 1991 until its acquisition by Adaptec in 1995, I worked for Incat Systems in Milan and then California (yes, it was a long commute). Here are some “family” photos of my colleagues on both continents, some of whom are still friends, others I’ve lost touch with. You might also like: Netflix 100M Party Facebook’s… Continue reading Incat Systems
LISA 2018
In 2018, Brendan and Rikki Endsley co-chaired USENIX LISA. I was, as usual, along for the ride, but also managed to pull off a surprise birthday party for Brendan. You might also like: Problematic employers in tech OpenStack Summit 2014 Storyteller
Christmas Day Walk
On a perfect Australian Christmas day, with warm, clear weather (finally!) we walked along the Esplanade in South Cronulla. You might also like: Native Flora, Royal National Park Home making Unleashed upon the world (well, Sydney) Many Boxes
Gender, sex, and all that jazz
The transgender “issue” has come increasingly to the forefront of social consciousness in many parts of the world, and I’m baffled at the desperate attempts of some to feel threatened by trans people. My experience of transgenderism (as of so many things) is unusual. I lived five years of my childhood in Bangkok. My dad… Continue reading Gender, sex, and all that jazz