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Dan Mallott

@danielmallott.bsky.social

Senior Principal @westmonroe, SQL Server and .NET Enthusiast. He/his. Opinions my own and not those of anyone else.

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Hockey is for everyone, eh? @usahockey.bsky.social, what say you to the men’s team laughing at the women’s team? Or appearing to support someone who has credible sexual assault allegations (including of minors) against them? Maybe our men’s team needs to take Safe Sport training?

24.02.2026 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m quite happy to sacrifice my chances at an upgrade at the alter of flying with folks who do it on a regular basis

24.02.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I will never forgive anyone who voted for this. And if you voted for Trump, you voted for this. You own it.

25.01.2026 05:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Interesting. Feels like even the β€œguy with a van” operators around me take Zelle at a minimum

21.01.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our electrician is very good and takes credit cards. Some of the workers are under 40, but I’d wager to say they try to keep up with the demographics of the area (North Shore of Chicago)

When we installed an EV charger, there was no grumbling about it - not sure what that says about politics, tho

21.01.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If my inβ€”laws didn’t live there, I’d never go back

17.01.2026 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely 0.0% chance I’m giving Papa John’s, off all companies, a picture of me. Heck, I don’t even have an online ordering account at my local place, and they know me on sight!

17.01.2026 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same Old Steelers. #firetomlin

13.01.2026 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve always heard it as HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired). Maybe like yours better

08.01.2026 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I look forward to blue state health departments issuing independent vaccination guidance and (/s) the health divide between blue and red America worsening!

06.01.2026 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

2027/2028 are going to be bangers for consultants to fix all of the AI slop that’s been generated

05.01.2026 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I seriously dislike having my first thought of the day being β€œand what screwed up thing happened overnight”

03.01.2026 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well 2026 is off to a roaring start, isn’t it?

03.01.2026 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Working on figuring out if I’ll have an excuse to be near Scandinavia in early May!

24.12.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

After being emailed a bunch to ask me to submit, even. Why is it that Microsoft conferences are the worst for this?

17.12.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Epstein Files must be absolutely the worst thing ever for DJT if we’re actually provoking a war with Venezuela to distract from their release in a week

11.12.2025 03:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of the cool things about living in Chicago is how functional the place can be even in bad weather. Drove my dad’s rental car back to the airport - was an adventure, for sure - and now comfortably enjoying a Pace bus ride back home, with only the normal walk I would have anyway from the train

29.11.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today in the β€œI’m becoming a grumpy old man” chronicles - for the love of everything, if you supply your child with a tablet on an airplane, please do everyone a favor and supply them with headphones

17.11.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Although we did find one for $0.69 on sale today (down from $1.99)

16.11.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

$0.99 is way cheaper than the regular grocery store here in Chicago

16.11.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

We have tried nothing and we’re all out of ideas…

10.11.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That train does sell out, so may be worth making a defensive booking (Amtrak’s refund policies are reasonably generous)

06.11.2025 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Said it with a straight face

06.11.2025 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly, should be fine. Seems the administration is mainly focused on reducing flights by domestic carriers

06.11.2025 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have a project in Kansas City in a couple weeks. The partner on it told me I should strongly consider driving

06.11.2025 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great question! One that will largely depend on the airline you’re flying

For example, United is mainly canceling regional flights and has said they won’t cancel international or hub-to-hub routes

06.11.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I can’t even with all the people here whining about tolls going up $0.45 to help fund mass transit _in the same region_

31.10.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Depends on your perspective, I suppose

16.10.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I mean, it is _technically_ sparkling water…with a few extra ingredients

16.10.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Hockey season has started, and, unusually, I got to watch the @penguinsnhl.bsky.social first two games. Aside from how much more structured the team looks, neither Brunicke nor Kindel look the slightest bit out of place. I don’t think either benefit from going back to Juniors

10.10.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0