Hi there, ordinary blog readers! Unless you’re a SharePoint developer, this entry isn’t for you. I’m putting this up to save future developers the head-against-wall-banging that I encountered while trying to fix this problem.

So, I’m kind of new to SharePoint, so naturally, the first thing I should be doing is writing a crazy insane workflow, ( Read more... )

Benjamin meets Alton Brown of FoodTV’s “Good Eats” and “Iron Chef America.”


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I scanned this drawing last week, with the intention of posting it here. At the time, Benjamin explained to me what it was, and I thought it was terribly cute. Looking at it now, I’ve forgotten what he said and can’t quite fathom why he calls it, “Alice In Wonderland.” I therefore present it without further comment:


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Recently, Benjamin’s made kind of a quantum leap in his development. Before, he wouldn’t pick up a pen or pencil for anything. Now, he absolutely loves to write and draw. His drawings have quickly evolved from random scribbles, to actual discernable shapes, to recognizable themes and extreme cuteness.

With that in mind, I now designate this blog ( Read more... )

Over the past year, I’ve made a lot of new friends. However, many of these new friends don’t know how incredibly awesome and talented my wife is. Sure, they hear second-hand accounts from me, but nothing beats seeing the awesomeness live. That’s why all of you (and I do mean all of you) should go see The Icky House Club this Saturday night!

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On two separate occasions recently, people have asked me why I dress the way I do. On both occasions, I was onstage or about to go onstage, so I answered, “The answer is complicated, and I can’t talk about it right this very moment. If you really want to know, ask me later.” Unsurprisingly, neither followed up. So, in the tradition of answering ( Read more... )

Your attention, please. The improv team formerly known as “Team Green” is now known as “Watson.” That is all.

Originally published at The Many Hats of Jason Specland. You can comment here or there.

Everyone at the PIT already knows about this. But for my non-PIT friends, if you’ve ever rode in a New York City taxi and didn’t bother to hit the “turn off this damn video” button, this is for you:

This project is being done by Scott Eckert, a teacher, mentor, and friend of mine from the PIT. Also, if you ever have an opportunity to see him ( Read more... )

How to tell your child has an interest in dance. Lesson 1:

Maybe it’s time for dance lessons…

Originally published at The Many Hats of Jason Specland. You can comment here or there.

On Wednesday, the team that will shortly be renamed but is currently known as Team Green performed their first show at The PIT. I alluded to how it felt in a brief Facebook status update*, but the feeling was so intense that I needed to record it here.

It. Was. Amazing.

Even though the theater is brand new, between open jams and auditions I’d ( Read more... )