Author: Dennis Ritchie

Book Update

I haven’t talked about writing a book here until recently but I have been working on one. I wanted to make some progress before raising any expectations. But this weekend I reached a watermark for myself. I’ve now...

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Lessons From A Winter Tree

I am a tree. I am part of a bigger plan. You barely notice me but I don’t care. You don’t pay attention to many important things like birds, beetles, ants and worms. You miss a lot but occasionally you see the world...

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Lincoln’s Laughter

This morning I needed a little perspective. I decided to borrow Abraham Lincoln’s. No matter what my day brings, it probably won’t end up with me in charge of a nation at war with itself. You’re relieved too,...

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