Chris Short

Desk Setup, January 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

There’s a metaphor out there that you should write about something if you are asked about it more than three times. I cannot count how many times folks ask about my setup, so I’ll capture it here. I also haven’t posted anything about my desk since we finished our basement, which includes my office. Actually the last time I wrote about this was five years ago, almost to the day.

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Looking for a new role

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

30-year tech veteran seeking remote Developer Advocate or Technical Marketing role. Translates complexity into adoption. Available now.

Short Family's Ultimate Holiday Movie Marathon: 29 Holiday Films

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

From classic comedies to animated adventures, this is our family's top 29 holiday movies. These films bring joy, laughter, and holiday cheer to every season.

Common Display Resolutions

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Display resolution reference: 540p, 720p HD, 1080p FHD, 2K, 1440p QHD, 4K UHD, 5K, 8K. Quick pixel dimension lookup for monitors, TVs, video formats.

Pony Famous

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Pony Famous is the strange reality of being genuinely famous within a niche community. You've got fans and influence — just within a very specific bubble.

Will Agentic AI Pay Off? Cybersecurity Shifts and EU Cloud Pressure | TSG Ep. 973

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The gang then looks at how AI is about to transform cybersecurity before examining why the European Union is investigating Amazon Web Services and Microsoft.

Is Kubernetes Ready for AI? Google’s New Agent Tech | TSG Ep. 967

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, and Chris Short discuss the state of Kubernetes following the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 conference.

914 Days Later — My Journey Off Klonopin

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This is a significant accomplishment for me. I’m taking a moment to celebrate it while at the same time trying to warn others about the highly addictive drug, Klonopin (clonazepam).

Mental healthcare in the United States can be great, once you figure out how to get it. It’s not talked about enough, it’s stigmatized, and it requires incredible courage to take the first step. But, it’s 200% worth it.

However, some doctors may not be keeping up with the latest knowledge about which drugs are effective for specific symptoms as new ones emerge and the industry replaces older ones. It happens. I knew this going in. But, I made one critical mistake that I want to highlight: I didn’t ask enough questions before my doctor prescribed it.

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