Tears In Rain

Entitlement and Free Web Services

Mark Johns — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:31:29 +0000

A screed in which the author expresses an opinion regarding the people who feel that changes made to Facebook are the equivalent of Mark Zuckerberg killing puppies in their front room, and Twitter service outages are the same as a failed bypass surgery.

St. Paul Lutheran School 8th Grade Trip 2007

Mark Johns — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:14:04 +0000

I put this slideshow together from the pictures Aaron and I took during our trip to the Windy City. It rained, but everyone had a lot of fun.

Slideshow Movie

IT Jack of All Trades is not a good career move.

Mark Johns — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:53:01 +0000

I'm a Jack of all Trades in the IT world. Which means my wide experience in a variety of businesses and industries, and my broad set of skills should be very attractive to employers. The truth of the matter is that without a college degree, or being under the age of 30, or purchasing Microsoft Certifications, a Jack of All Trades is unemployable.

Politically Homeless ... and Loving It

Mark Johns — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:44:12 +0000

In my previous post, I talked a bit about my evolving political sensibilities, and how labels seem to become increasingly useless. This is a mish-mash of my opinions that support my assertion that I am homeless, in a political sense. I'm not entirely happy with any of the current parties or ideologies.

Labels Considered Harmful

Mark Johns — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:26:02 +0000

The evolution of a political life. Where I've been, where I am now, and why labels are useful at first, but ultimately harmful.

Helplessness in the face of pain

Mark Johns — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:40:58 +0000

How do I deal with the helplessness I feel in the face of the pain I see in a friend?

Who gets the credit for our accomplishments?

Mark Johns — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:58:12 +0000

We accomplish things all the time, but who really deserves the credit? We are the tools and raw materials. God is the artisan in everything we do.

Finality and Consequences.

Mark Johns — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:58:38 +0000

I never really gave much thought to the idea of closure, until now. I've also been processing the consequences of our choices, good and bad.

Are you listening? (Part 3) The Inner Voice.

Mark Johns — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:15:41 +0000

What is that voice we listen to every day? Is it conscience, our 'inner monlogue' ? The Holy Spirit? Or is it some other spirit seeking to devour?

Are you listening? (Part 2) Dreams.

Mark Johns — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:03:33 +0000

God speaks to His people in dreams. Has He been speaking to me in mine?