There is never a bad time to show gratitude for what we are blessed with. I am grateful for health, my job/career, my loved ones and #sqlfamily. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

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Looky here: a handy way to add the #DATAWIT luncheon to your #PASSDataSummit schedule. Just make sure to log in first. data-platform-wit.sh...

Safe travels to everyone headed to @passdatasummit.bsky.social . I will miss being there this year. Have a good time.

Last call! SQLTrain 2025 registration is open until November 9! If you are attending #SQLSaturday Oregon/Washington and traveling to #PASSDataCommunitySummit, why not take the train? #SQLTrain2025 is here: eventbrite.com/e/sql-train-... #SQLFamily

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosalin... News reports today have been ignoring her completely. Share this so that she doesn’t get ignored.

Looking for speakers for 2026, for our user group. 3 meetings per year, basic(any topic incl prof growth)- in person/advanced dba(virtual) or bi/data science(virtual). Experienced as well as new/upcoming speakers welcome. We have a great audience that is intelligent and respectful. lnkd.in/eKmZ2nTA

I don't think i know the Redmond company any more. With so many people who stood for it gone. It was once my goal to work for them and I took great pride in what they did. As a company, for tech culture. No more, its all gone. Like many things we believe are gone. Pfft. Just gone.

A young man, son of my friend, graduate in AI and Robotics from Purdue, is looking for internship roles. Appreciate any leads anyone may have to pass on. #sqljobs

I am reminded of the Churchill quote today 'If you're going thru hell, keep going' . Lets all try to keep going, that's all we can do. take care.

RIP, Redford..you were one of a kind. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyR7...

Everything is awful so why not? Dessert mode ACTIVATE: Best pie: pecan Best ice cream: gelato, for me. Any, but tasted a honeycomb flavored that could be the best Best donut: Not a fan Best bar: lemon Best cake: xmas fruitcake Best other: taste 'Pradaman' if you are in India. Nothing like it.

Can't wait to watch.

RIP, Phil Factor. Never got a chance to meet you but have gained and learned from your many posts. Thank you.

Got my covid shot today. Am good for the year. Thank you @sailorrooscout.bsky.social for the good work you do, keeping people informed. Much appreciated.

I've posted two blogs on testing methods of reducing page latch contention. I set up some tables for testing here (www.sqljared.com/blog/page-la...), then tested several approaches and provided results here (www.sqljared.com/blog/page-la...). #sqlfamily #sqlblog

So we have 50 states, what are the rest outside of the 16 here? And would they have the latest shots?. My brain isn't even working. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...

Looks like no covid shots in 16 states. Unles am able to travel somewhere to get it, that ends summit plans for me. 😢

I ordered 7 apricots. 7 fruits. I got delivered 7 lbs of pluots. I don't even like pluots, and now am wondering what to do with 7 lbs of this thing. Thanks for the refund, Amazon, but what a terrible waste of fresh fruit.

#sqlmemories..how many recall these charts? Found this one yesterday.

Posting AI slop to reddit/linkedin/here != blogging. Learn shit, write shit, share shit. Have a point of view. We can tell you used AI to crap something out. It just makes me want to unfollow/downvote/ignore you.

@way0utwest.bsky.social some guy named drweb seems to be copying several sqlservercentral posts and tsql2sday posts as is with his name on it , here. My tsql2sday post just got copied. kubpoint.com/author/drweb/

A lot of life success is learning how to say “That’s an interesting idea” when you’re really thinking “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.”

please help spread the word for SQL Saturday Houston. sqlsaturday.com/2025-11-08-s...

Watch until the very end. Phenomenally well done.

I thought I only had two masters to my credit (working the third). @brento.bsky.social found me a fourth, 'in paranoia'. Totally valid :)

Tech leaders think AI is smarter than it is because it sounds exactly like what they think is smart, while to everyone else, it sounds exactly like a tech leader trying to look smart.

My professor at school saw the interviews I and @landrews5807.bsky.social did for #DPWIT and stated how proud she was. Was so good to hear from a non community person.

My first real data story after I started the masters. I had so much fun. curiousaboutdata.com/2025/07/01/e...

Half way through the data science masters today. All As so far and happy about that.

This made so deeply sad. It looks disrespect and callousness have become a sort of a casual norm, literally everywhere. I hope these times will pass.

Friends, am doing a survey followed by interviewing a few people on tech blogging using AI tools. Please answer this short survey if you can. No personal info needed. Reposts appreciated. Thanks. forms.gle/Hat9nzfmeGdm...

In a world where you can be anything, be unapologetically you. You are perfectly imperfect.

Happy Juneteenth! May we never take freedom for granted.

I've posted a new blog on metrics from Query Store and their relative value at www.sqljared.com/blog/useful-.... I only realized the value of one recently, so I wanted to point it out. #sqlfamily #sqlblog

Hey #sqlfamily friends, Starting April 2nd, 2025, visiting the UK requires an ETA visa waiver, similar to those you need to go to the US, Australia, and other countries. Don't get stranded at the airport.

Anyone in my network interested in some mundane excel data cleansing in return for some change? A social worker is looking for help. RT-s appreciated.

My long covid suffering brother is seriously ill. Appreciate good wishes for his recovery, thank you.

I won't be at @passdatasummit.bsky.social this year. Had to make the sad decision in light of many factors - money, uncertain economic climate among them. Will truly miss being there but there will be a next year.

The May newsletter is out. Read up on issues in WIT and find out what our June sessions will be. www.dataplatformwit.com/2025/05/23/w... #WomenInTech #SQLFamily #DataWit

This is your periodic reminder to use tabs, not spaces, because it's an accessibility issue for others who don't have your keen eyesight: www.reddit.com/r/javascript...

Looks like no covid shots this year. Which means additional travel risks for several of us. Oh sigh.

Dear @vickyharp.com sat on this bench with thoughts of you today. May joys of spring bring you comfort.

Friendly creatures and blooms from garden walk yesterday.

Thank you, speakers, sponsors and attendees for a fabulous #sqlsatraleigh. Was great seeing everyone. Hope to do it again next year. Safe travels home and take care. #sqlfamily

All roads lead to #sqlsatraleigh today. Looking forward to a great day of networking and learning.

Dear recruiters - some of the best people in Microsoft have been laid off (some of whom were top performers), here is your chance to grab them. Be fast, cause supply is limited. 😃

#sqlsatraleigh got off to an amazing start with a full class for @brento.bsky.social 's precon. Can't wait for the main event tomorrow. Enjoy the speaker dinner to folks headed there. Am wiped, see you all bright and early tomorrow!

Up early and heading to @brento.bsky.social 's precon shortly. Looks like a good day. #sqlsatraleigh

Safe travels to all headed to #sqlsatraleigh. It looks like a sunny weekend and we look forward to hosting you!