End of 2007 Roundup
Well it’s been a fantastic year for me and mine so I’m just going to welcome a new year ( Liverpool Capital of Culture 2008 no less ) in with a bit of a recap and a few 2007 highlights.
Books of the Year
Programming WCF Services is the most authoritative textbook on Microsoft’s latest communication methodology. A great resource book that I have returned to again and again.
Non-Tech Books of the Year
Lexicon Devil: The Short Life and Fast Times of Darby Crash and the Germs is a fantastic word of mouth recount of the early days of the LA punk scene.
House of Leaves: Spooky shape shifting architecture story told in experimental prose. Most innovative book I’ve read for years.
Album of the Year
Panda Bear – Person Pitch is hands down winner. Super tight Beach Boys style harmonies over clever loops makes for a seductive mix. No hiphop in my end of year list. It’s been the worst year EVER for rap in my mind – even the new Wu, or Big Doe Rehab just don’t make the grade.
Booze of the Year
Both Makers Mark and Knob Creek have been well received around my way!
Event of the Year
The arrival of my daughter Kitty has been the most life affirming thing I have ever experienced. She is so clever and surprises me with new stuff every day. I’m so proud!
Next Year
I work with some pretty cool and clever people at Qire, it’s a great environment to make software in. We are doing cutting edge IVR stuff and gaining more prestigious clients every day. Next year we have some pretty tough targets to meet, but I’m going to do my damndest to make sure we get there. Also, I’m going to get right into VS 2008 and attempt to pass a couple more Microsoft certs.
That’s it! Have a happy new year!
