I worked for most of my career for IBM in Rochester beginning in 1977. I left for a 10-year stint with Object Technology International in 1994. OTI was acquired by IBM and eventually absorbed. I retired from IBM in October 2013.
I am now part owner TAA Tools, a small software company that provides software tools for the IBM i Operating System.
Micro Blog
My blog on micro.blog featuring photography, technology musings, and personal updates. The entries are also cross-posted to Bluesky and Mastodon.
Visit BlogPhotos
A collection of my best photography, from street photography to nature shots around Minnesota and beyond. It's pretty thin at the moment but will bulk up as I get more organized.
View PhotosClippings
An opinionated collection of news articles and commentary on current events, technology, and politics. Warning: there may be substantial snark.
Read ClippingsTAA Tools
Productivity tools and solutions for the IBM i platform where I serve as Chief Architect and bottle-washer.
View TAA ToolsOakes Folks
Some musings on my mother's side of my family. It's been neglected for a while but I'll get back to it someday. There is a corresponding Facebook group.
Check out the Oakes Folks