# beginning hard (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover beginning hard. Page: Feed: --- ## [keep going](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/keep-going/) _2026-08-20 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ One day at a time. Keep going. :) A brief message. Written on a Post-It and left in the workspace where I volunteer. I don't know how long it has been there. Who wrote it. Or, the intended recipient. For someone who is discouraged? Keep going. You've got this! One day at a time. Focus on today. Try not to worry about tomorrow. Hope. For someone who is inspired? Keep going. You're doing great! One… ## [get your caffeine fix](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/caffeine-fix/) _2026-08-19 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ This is my morning drink. A favorite! Iced Espresso Tonic from Peixoto Coffee Roasters in downtown Chandler, Arizona. The tonic is a Sonoran Desert inspired Prickly Pear and Lime . This was the first time I've had this flavor and it did not disappoint. The tonic is topped with a freshly brewed shot of espresso. The perfect combination of bold, sweet, bubbly, and caffeinated. If you look closely,… ## [even the cactus are too hot](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/saguaro-climate-change/) _2026-08-18 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ Saguaro and Cholla - Superstition Wilderness, Arizona Yesterday, it reached 112 degrees in Tempe. The low was 86. That is about as good as it gets this week. 🥵 I know. It's the desert, what do I expect? But the high temperatures seem to be getting higher and the lows remain brutally high. The past several summers have been so hot, for so long, that the iconic Saguaro cactus is struggling to… ## [writing non-fiction](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/writing-non-fiction/) _2026-08-15 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ Repurposed Grocery Store - Miami, Arizona It is difficult to be honest in my writing. I am not referring to creative liberties and mild exaggerations. I assume all writers are guilty of this from time to time. It is part of the storytelling process. When I share my writing, I want it to provide the reader with a glimpse into my world. To accurately express my thoughts. Not, what I think others… ## [blog bankruptcy - a fresh start](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/blog-bankruptcy/) _2026-08-14 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings. - Meister Eckhart Today, I am declaring blog bankruptcy. I've been a bit overwhelmed with my cumulative postings in this space. Some I really like. Others, not so much. I feel trepidation when I review my posts, and it has kept me from sharing. Strange, right? Blog bankruptcy provides a fresh start. It is an… ## [beginning is the hard part](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/beginning-is-the-hard-part/) _2026-07-11 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ I have not posted for ages. After about a month away from home, I updated my "now" page and changed the photo on my "home" page . I am using those efforts and this brief post in an attempt to resuscitate my writing habit. I am hopeful that just a few words today will serve to inspire a few more tomorrow. Momentum. Beginning is the hard part. So, now that is out of the way. Whew. ## [testosterone poisoning](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/testosterone-poisoning/) _2026-04-23 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - Lower Salt River, Arizona When I moved to Arizona (in 1997), I read an interview with an emergency room doctor about rattlesnake bites. He referred to them as “testosterone poisoning” – most bites occur in young adult males who unsuccessfully attempt to pick up the snake. There was even the disturbing story of an inebriated gentleman who was laying on the ground… ## [no new pens](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/no-new-pens/) _2026-04-22 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ If you have perused any of my previous writing, it may be evident to you that I am a list maker. I recently wrote a post about using caution with “life lists,” but that doesn’t stop me from making them. I was recently clearing out clutter in the notes app on my phone and came across a list entitled, “New Rules.” It was created in 2024, when I was trying to balance my personal life with my role as… ## [peanut butter and quiet](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/peanut-butter-and-quiet/) _2026-04-21 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ East Clear Creek, Arizona - a place of peace and quiet Peace and quiet. Rare commodities. Perhaps, a bit like peanut butter and jelly (sorry if you are allergic, or not a fan). It is possible to have one without the other, but they are better together. In my time as a junior high principal, I often found peace supervising the cafeteria during lunch periods. But, it was far from quiet. Kids… ## [what you need is...](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/what-you-need-is/) _2026-04-20 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ Every day I carry a little creature with me. It sits near my right ear, perhaps perched on the intertragal notch (that little divot at the bottom of the external ear), where it has easy access to my brain via the ear canal. Throughout the day, it whispers only a few words, over and over. “You need this. You need that. You need, need, need.” It is a persuasive little beast. I own a 2014 Toyota… ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/s53jSQUpbqgd) _2026-04-20 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [stop saying these words to me](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/stop-saying-these-words-to-me/) _2026-04-19 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ The Purveyor of Wisdom I spend a lot of time with my nephews, and in doing so I am the frequent beneficiary of wisdom (and laughter). The four-year old is especially verbose and has given me a number of lines that I mutter to myself as I navigate a discombobulated society. ”What you said?” Typically used when he actually does not hear me, this phrase may also be employed with some incredulity or… ## [what is good in your world?](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/what-is-good-in-your-world/) _2026-04-18 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ Lone Tree, Oklahoma - iPhone 12 Pro I have always dreamed of being a writer and photographer for National Geographic, or maybe Arizona Highways. I am captivated by the imagery in both publications. Good photographs tell a story, making the written word secondary, if necessary at all. Photography can be an expensive hobby. For example, I own a Sony a7iii with a couple of Sigma lenses. It’s a nice… ## [can you imagine?](https://jeffdelp.bearblog.dev/can-you-imagine/) _2026-04-17 · jeffdelp · jeff’s blog_ My brother’s backyard has a small strip of dirt that is a hotbed of tectonic and geothermal activity. It is prone to severe weather events (dust storms), explosions, mudslides and the occasional meteor strike. Earthquakes, geyser and volcanic eruptions, dust storms, and various natural disasters occur with frequency in these twenty square feet. Yesterday afternoon, I was maintaining a close watch… ## [How Our Team Survived the Great NGINX Purge of '26 🚨](https://devopsguy.substack.com/p/how-our-team-survived-the-great-nginx) _2025-11-15 · DevOpsGuy · DevOpsGuy’s Newsletter_ The story from the future ## [Chapter 1: From "I Am a Coding God" to "I Am a Sentient Compiler Error"](https://devopsguy.substack.com/p/chapter-1-from-i-am-a-coding-god) _2025-10-25 · DevOpsGuy · DevOpsGuy’s Newsletter_ It all started innocently enough. I'd use a fancy AI to ... ## [Becoming a Kubernetes Ninja](https://devopsguy.substack.com/p/becoming-a-kubernetes-ninja) _2025-10-17 · DevOpsGuy · DevOpsGuy’s Newsletter_ Because You’re Tired of Actually Knowing kubectl Commands ## [It's Not You, It's Your Infrastructure](https://devopsguy.substack.com/p/its-not-you-its-your-infrastructure) _2025-10-14 · DevOpsGuy · DevOpsGuy’s Newsletter_ A recent study found that the average developer spends 3 weeks a year just staring at a deployment screen, muttering ‘please work, please work, please work.’ If we pooled that time together, we could probably build a rocket to Mars. ## [How to Ace the CKA Exam](https://devopsguy.substack.com/p/how-to-ace-the-cka-exam-a-fun-and) _2025-06-14 · DevOpsGuy · DevOpsGuy’s Newsletter_ I just aced three Kubernetes certifications in 50 days after posting it! Many people asked me how I achieved it. ## [How to Escape Coding and Become a DevOps Wizard or Architect (Without Losing Your Sanity)](https://devopsguy.substack.com/p/escape-coding-and-become-devops) _2025-05-27 · DevOpsGuy · DevOpsGuy’s Newsletter_ Accept That You’ll Never Code "Just for Fun" Again ## [Knative Functions Serverless Simplicity with a Dash of Coding Love](https://devopsguy.substack.com/p/knative-functions-serverless-simplicity) _2025-05-12 · DevOpsGuy · DevOpsGuy’s Newsletter_ If you’ve ever wished you could run code in the cloud without worrying about servers, Kubernetes pods, or YAML files that never end, then Knative Functions might just be your new best friend. ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HcXsKK06LG3b) _2025-05-12 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Ingress vs. Gateway API: What Problems Does Gateway API Solve?](https://devopsguy.substack.com/p/ingress-vs-gateway-api-what-problems) _2025-05-11 · DevOpsGuy · DevOpsGuy’s Newsletter_ Imagine you're a traffic controller at a busy airport.