Brian Peek

A (Mirrored) Compendium of Random Uselessness
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Silence...

Where have I been?

Sadly, nowhere good.

My father passed away extremely unexpectedly on March 4, 2008 and life has been hectic and chaotic ever since.  I'm finally back into some sort of routine, so it's time to update here and explain what's going on outside of the unpleasantness.

First off, I've been contracted to co-author a book for O'Reilly (tentatively) titled Coding4Fun with Dan Fernandez from Microsoft.  The book will be a compendium of 10 (give or take) projects that, as the title suggests, combine fun and coding.  I'll update as we go through the process.

Secondly, I'll be presenting a session titled Introduction to Microsoft Robotics Studio with Lego NXT at the Tech Valley Code Camp this Saturday, April 19th.  If you're in the area, as always, stop by.  It should be a fun and informative day.

And finally, I will be back to work on some Wiimote goodness soon.  I was right in the middle of Guitar Hero controller support when the above occurred.  I have not made it back into the project since, but know that work will be continuing.

That's all for now...

Cross Posted from www.brianpeek.com.

Print | posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 6:12 PM |

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# re: Silence...

Brian, sad to hear the reason for your hiatus. I hope you find comfort with your loved ones and the things you like to do.
4/15/2008 8:24 PM | Sergio Pereira
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As I said over on the other blog - I'm sorry to hear this. Losing a parent is never easy, and it's particularly hard if you were not expecting it.

Remember the good times. Write them down for those who come after you. If you have old pictures - lablel them NOW, while you remember who the people in them are, and when and where they were taken. Take your time - you're probably under about 2 tons of paperwork (8 months after my Mom died, I'm DOWN to a 6" stack of papers to deal with - again - the stack goes from 18" to zero. I hear that eventually the paperwork ends)
4/16/2008 9:21 AM | KG2V
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Brian, peace and healing to you and yours. Wishing you comfort and love, May your father live on through you.
4/16/2008 11:35 AM | Kevin Radcliffe
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Brian,

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you!
4/16/2008 7:55 PM | Dave Balzer

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