Matt Bernier

Last year, I did not have any specific goals.  I spent the year trying to figure out what I wanted and where I wanted to go.  I am not sure that I have figured everything out, but from where I am standing right now I have been able to identify a few things that I am want to achieve. Through my work as a programmer I have learned that having a defined set of goals, guidelines, or even a specification gives me the target so that all I have to do is break down the steps to reach that goal.  Things change, targets start moving, but the steps will still get me close to achieving my goals. The following are… » Read More

Rant Status                  = Extreme Likelihood to Offend  = 93% This morning I was watching the Today Show’s coverage of the window shade recall.  I was instantly appalled, frustrated, and infuriated at the same time.  I still cannot believe that this was allowed to happen. Basically, the whole story boils down to little kids getting the string wrapped around their necks and dieing. This in itself is horrible, I never want to hear about another accidental child death again. The thing that bothers me about the fact that a recall was put into effect is that ALL of these deaths could have been avoided if the parents would have been paying attention.  Why are child services organizations around the country not… » Read More

I haven’t written a blog post in a long time, but someone suggested I tell this story. I have a bunch of stuff I need to sell, so I figured Craig’s List was the place to go.  Things like, a 5DVD change, a Vacuum, a desk, and some movies.  Simple, easy, 5 minute transactions.  “Here’s your stuff, thank you for the money”.  Seriously, this is what every transaction I have ever been a part of has consisted of. This however has not been the case for the last 3 days. I posted the items on Sunday night and sold some of the movies right away, like within an hour.  I didn’t hear anything else until the next day. This is… » Read More