I had an interesting conversation with a Gemma 4 model running locally on one of my machines. The model's training cutoff was in 2024, so it refused to believe that it is now 2026. I just need to give it access to a web search API so it can check a time server to confirm the current date.

Time to bust out my 960GB Intel Optane 905P drive to see if it will help with layer swapping and check pointing with a local LLM system.

I was playing around with LM Studio on a pretty nice machine in my basement tonight. It's amazing how fast you can burn through 24GB of VRAM and 192GB of RAM...

Getting a good IPA at Parker Pour House

BTW, SQL Server 2016 will fall out of Extended Support on July 14, 2026. That means no more security updates (unless you have bought "Extended Security Updates". learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecy... #SQLServer #SQLServer2016 #SQLServer2025

I finally (after eleven years) started replacing the cheap, noisy "builder's grade" Broan bathroom fans in the house. You can get very affordable retrofit kits that take about five minutes each to swap out. The new fans are much quieter (2 sones vs. 4 sones). broan-nutone.com/en-us/home/l...

Today is Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2026. SQL Server 2016 and newer all have new GDR builds available for an SSIS security issue. support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/... #SQLServer #SQLServer2025

This game is sad, but funny www.epicfurious.com

Last night, I watched the theatrical version of Steven Speilberg's "Duel" for the first time. I had seen the TV version as a child, and it had a big effect on me. I never wanted to have a car that couldn't outrun a tractor trailer truck! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duel_(1...

Colorado has passed HB26-1007, which will make it possible (and much easier) for folks to have a "plug-in solar" system. leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1... #balconysolar #pluginsolar #solar

Kyle Clark is awesome. The local MAGAts in Colorado absolutely despise him, which is a bonus. They think he picks on Lauren Boebert too much. He actually picks on anyone (from both sides) who deserves it.

Two snow sausages in Elizabeth, Colorado in May.

New blog post: SQL Server Diagnostic Information Queries for May 2026 glennsqlperformance.com/2026/05/05/s... #SQLServer #DMVQueries #SQLServer2025

I remember watching this many times. The Ukrainians are still the good guys! Slava Ukraini! www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3FT...

It is funny how many CT owners/drivers who claim that they relish the negative attention and who still worship Elmo.

BIOS flash time!

Charles Mingus - Tijuana Moods, recorded in 1957, but not released until August 1962. Another great album. #jazzsky #jazz

Booker Ervin - Structurally Sound, from 1966. This is a great album! I'm so glad that jazz is still so popular in Japan, since there are many great re-issues available as a result. #jazzsky #jazz

“We’re asking people to not just show up on a Saturday, but actually flex the economic power that you have.” @ezralevin.bsky.social and @maddow.bsky.social talk about the many ways you can join us on May Day, and why a nationwide day of economic disruption is how we prepare to protect the midterms.

Trump’s reaction to hearing the staged gun shots and seeing Melania’s fear. All of this for a ballroom.

So symbolic of Trump the dotard

It's the same story in Colorado, where MAGA folks in sparsely populated rural counties are always whining about being "ruled from Denver". Cows don't vote.

This is something that non-EV owners usually don't realize. With an EV, you typically have a full battery every time you leave the house (especially if you have an L2 charger).

Some Sade from 1988.

Some existing artwork

Some new artwork in my office

Our snow dog

Most people who have a garage do end up doing 99% of their charging at home (unless they are on a road trip). The public charging infrastructure is also much, much better than it used to be.

SQL Server 2025 CU4 is available. Build 17.0.4035.5 with 11 public fixes. learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubl... #SQLServer2025 #SQLServer

SQL Server 2025 CU4 is available. learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubl... #SQLServer #SQLServer2025

I really like mine.

Microsoft released SSMS 22.5.0 yesterday. learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ssms/r... #SQLServer #SSMS #SQLServer2025

SQL Server 2016 and newer versions all have new GDR Update Builds support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/... #SQLServer

How about some Sade from 1988 for a timeline cleanse. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oVI...

Maybe. Quite a few CT owners claim that they like the negative attention. I think they are mostly lying about that. Some of them also think they are being clever by saying "I identify as a Toyota"

I really wonder how many religious folks continue to support and defend Trump as he posts things like this and also attacks the Pope.

This is a pretty good intro to plug-in/balcony solar. www.solar.com/learn/guide-...

Victor Orbán’s removal sends a timely signal. Corrupt kleptocratic Christian nationalism was on the ballot in Hungary today — just as it will be on the ballots that Americans will cast in November. It was repudiated abroad — may it be repudiated here in November (and beyond).

My current jazz CD collection, at about 300 CDs. This is all what I consider "real" jazz meaning mostly hard bop from about 1955-1965. Lots of Blue Note, Verve, Capitol Jazz, etc. No Kenny G or David Sanborn here.

In case you haven't heard, new routers are probably going to be in short supply in the near future, with new models also being delayed because of the FCC. docs.fcc.gov/public/attac...

Nice sunny day in Colorado. My batteries are fully charged, and I'm sending the excess solar production back to the grid. I wish I had more battery capacity...

Plug-in (aka balcony) solar is very popular in Europe, and it is finally starting to trickle into the U.S. It legal in Utah and Maine, and Virginia and Colorado will be next. www.brightsaver.org/state-tracker

I missed this from @phineas.bsky.social when it originally came out but it sure feels relevant at the moment. Also, you can buy this as a print from the artist here: www.inprnt.com/gallery/phin...

Jazz Sunday. Listening to Maiden Voyage from Herbie Hancock. It is from 1966, playing on some vintage Yamaha gear.

New blog post: SQL Server Diagnostic Information Queries for April 2026 glennsqlperformance.com/2026/04/05/s... #SQLServer #SQLServer2025

Text Book Tenor from Booker Ervin. This was recorded in 1968, but not released until 1976.

I went to one of the #nokings protests in Parker, CO yesterday. Parker is in Douglas County, which is a very red area in very blue Colorado. The event was split across five intersections on Parker Road. We had about 40-50 people at our intersection (Hess Road). 1/x

Thank you for making No Kings 3 the biggest day of mass protest that America has ever seen. #NoKings

Think voting doesn’t matter? 766 votes.

I was never a "Dynasty" fan, but had I known Carrington Manor was a death trap I would've probably watched this show.