Once More Into The Breech

October 20, 2008

So, I launched this blog over a year ago, intending to use it as a way to put my ideas out in the ether and hopefully spark some discussion around them.  Since at that time, my focus was so heavily on the ISO adoption of Open XML, the blog topics tended to revolve around that.  Since that process has ended successfully, I have now moved on to other projects within Microsoft.  My primary focus is now around Microsoft’s commitment to openness, interoperability, as well as our continued participation in appropriate standards-making activities.  I spend my days working to ensure that Microsoft engages in the appropriate communities and in the appropriate ways to ensure maximum value for our customers, our partners, and our shareholders.

 I also think that this is an interesting time in American politics, and that the real ride isn’t even going to begin until after the election decides who our next President will be.  With the global economic challenges, as well as the geo-political climate, I think this is a rare time, and provides the U.S. with a crossroads challenge in which we as a civilization will make decisions that have historic consequences.    Commenting on this is also an objective of this blog.

Finally, I just want a place to put out all of the different things I think about and see if people read it :)  I got lots of comments from people who enjoyed reading my blog, and so I thought it was time to resurrect it.

So look for upcoming posts from me, please comment, and let’s start a dialogue!

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