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WCEU 2019 – Berlin

Opening session

WordCamp Europe 2019 in Berlin confirmed that the feeling I had after my first WordCamp Europe in Belgrade last year wasn’t a fluke – I haven’t been to a more inspiring, caring, inclusive, and thoughtful conference. Or a better conference. I am sure there are others that are great, but there is something about WCEU and I don’t think it is completely due to my rose-colored European vacation glasses.

The venues are well selected. The food has been great. The talks are excellent, and keep getting better!

Social

In addition to the excellent talks I was able to attend, the 80s themed after party that rocked, and contributor day, the biggest takeaway from the event for me were the existing relationships I was able to build on and the new relations that were started. I especially had a good time getting to know a few of the folks at the marketing table during contributor day.

These relationships are what make open source communities so great. They provide support, inspiration, opportunities to collaborate, and accountability.

Tina Turner rocking during the after party. Okay, not really, but still a great show.

I am looking forward to attending WCEU 2020 in Porto next year.

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Lake Zürich ferry

Had a wonderful ferry ride and social time with Felix on Lake Zürich, 27 June. The temperature was about 100° F – the lake provided some relief.
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Sausage #1

Sausage, mashed potatoes, and sauerkraut at Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt – Berlin – 19 June 2019
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The top 8 places to eat on the Palouse

The food scene has improved considerably on the Palouse over the past decade. In no particular order, here are my favorites.

The Lodgepole

Moscow, ID

Nectar

Moscow, ID

The Black Cyress

Pullman, WA

Hunga Dunga

Moscow, ID

Paradise Creek

Pullman, WA

The Pie Safe

Deary, ID

The Palouse Caboose

Palouse, WA

Maialina

Moscow, ID

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Leaving Instagram

The decision to leave Instagram took me a while to act on. I knew I was going to go, but I didn’t necessarily want to leave. Twitter was easy. I stopped checking and posting on Twitter in October 2017. Twitter was an unnecessary source of anxiety and a time suck. My quality of life improved right away. Instagram doesn’t cause me anxiety. It isn’t a time suck for me either. The issue is Facebook, Instagram’s parent company. I struggle to find any evidence that Facebook cares for the people that use their service. A topic for another day.

Like my Twitter account, I haven’t deleted my Instagram account. I just won’t be logging in and participating.

Instagram photos

Here are a few photos from my Instagram account.

  • Polk Street, Moscow ID
  • University Of Idaho Arboretum
  • Founder’s representing in Belgrade
  • Outside Walla Walla
  • Fuck Fur – Belgrade
  • Counting Fish – Tokyo
  • Lanikai Beach – Kailua
  • Green tea ice cream
  • Ice cream macaron
  • Kitty cafe
  • Golden Temple – Kyoto
  • Entrance to Seoul
  • Nanzen-ji – Kyoto
  • Palouse Divide – Idaho
  • Cougs win – Alamodome
  • Sunrise – Kailua
  • Colorado Rockies
  • Bruce Hornsby
  • Church Rock – Utah
  • March in Moscow, ID
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Lit tulips

Front yard tulips at night lighted by nearby tree lights.
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Morels

Idaho morels. As good as Michigan morels 🙂
Thanks Jake for being an excellent guide and friend.