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kati, 4 months ago to random

Just a few more hours left to purchase a PyCon US early bird ticket. As of tomorrow, regular pricing will take effect. I've bought a ticket and tentatively booked a trip. As the largest and longest-running annual gathering for the Python community, it attracts the best and brightest. The potential learning, networking, and fun can be truly life changing.

kati, 4 months ago to random

We are looking for assistance with our DjangoCon US 2024 website design, conference swag, and art direction. See our CfP blog post for more details: https://www.defna.org/announcements/2024/01/12/call-for-proposals-for-djangocon-2024-website/

simon, 4 months ago (edited 4 months ago) to random

Saw a most excellent heron today #wildlifephotography

tonybaloney, 4 months ago to random

Stumbled on a Django 4.2->5.0.1 performance regression (~40-60%). Never contributed to Django before, anyone know where should I start?

jacob, 4 months ago to random

📣 We've made significant changes to the qualifications for DSF Membership: membership now recognizes a broader range of contributions (not just code and docs).

If you've contributed to the DSF's mission in a material way, you're eligible for membership. So this now includes organizing Django events, publishing content about Django, maintaining related apps, etc.

This is part of our long-term project of making the DSF more vibrant and inclusive.

More here:

https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2024/jan/10/dsf-membership/

kati, 4 months ago (edited 4 months ago) to random

My dream LA trip turned into a dream recap filled with my favorite stories, photos, and videos. 🌊😎 https://katherinemichel.github.io/portfolio/los-angeles-2023.html

tonybaloney, 4 months ago to random

I'll be live in a minute exploring this new Python JIT https://www.youtube.com/live/S8XqCzBn41Y?feature=shared

kati, 4 months ago to random

Nice of someone in the neighborhood to shoot off fireworks that sounded as loud as a cannon. The dogs were barking across town. 🤣

kati, 4 months ago (edited 4 months ago) to random

Work in progress of "What I Am Paying Attention to in 2024"... what would you add or subtract? https://katherinemichel.github.io/portfolio/what-i-am-paying-attention-to-in-2024.html

webology, 5 months ago to random

🎂 self.years++ as one does. 🎉

AlSweigart, 5 months ago to random

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kati, 5 months ago to random

I posted a 2023 Recap a few days ago. Mom pointed out that it required login to view. So, I've created a new portfolio site that does not require login. I used a beautiful Python Sphinx template called Alabaster that I've wanted to use for a while. A new portfolio site is a good start to the new year. 😎 https://katherinemichel.github.io/portfolio/2023-recap.html

kati, 5 months ago to random

I wrote up a short recap to celebrate the highlights of my 2023. It was another amazing year, and I feel incredibly lucky! https://github.com/KatherineMichel/portfolio/blob/master/regular-blog-posts/2023-recap.md

kati, 5 months ago to random

So good to spend time with family yesterday. Happy Holidays, everyone. ❤️🎄

Living room scene with a dog resting on the back of a couch looking out the window
Dining room with a table set for lunch
Lunch of prime rib, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, green jello salad, and roll

kati, 5 months ago to random

Heartbreaking. Do better. https://pythonafrica.blogspot.com/2023/12/an-open-letter-to-python-software_5.html

kati, 6 months ago to random

Life isn’t always easy, but consider me blessed. Thankful to spend another Thanksgiving with mom and Uncle Edward. Miss you Aunt Judy. Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!

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kati, 6 months ago to random

How my Thanksgiving is going so far. When I heard someone repeatedly texting my mom, I was afraid it was extended family drama. Fortunately, it was just my brother and sister wishing her a "Happy Thanksgiving."

kati, 6 months ago to random

One of the things that I find the most maddening about the Twitter dumpster fire is the additional overhead required now to re-assemble community.

kati, 6 months ago to random

While I am on the subject, I'd like to find a way to cross-post to Twitter, Fosstodon, LinkedIn, etc. Does anyone have a good tool/method for doing this?

kati, 6 months ago to random

My GitHub news feed has been a mess for years. I am finally getting organized and pruning my follows and stars to be much more Python-y. The news feed content quality has immediately improved. Twitter used to be my "news" source. I am rebuilding my news one connection at a time.

kati, 6 months ago to random

I've wanted to go to PyTexas for ages. 2024 might be the year that I finally go. With tickets starting at $65 in person and Amtrak $14 from Dallas to Austin, I couldn't resist buying a ticket. The conference is held in downtown Austin at the beautiful public library. The talks are high quality, the tickets are reasonably priced, and there's an after party! 🐍

kati, 6 months ago to random

Birthday present to myself. Been meaning to buy this for a while. Dead Simple Python: Idiomatic Python for the Impatient Programmer by Jason C. McDonald. https://nostarch.com/dead-simple-python

kati, 6 months ago to random

Lolz... https://twitter.com/LisaForteUK/status/1723708625711931858