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Chris “Not So” Short
@chrisshort.net
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Open Source | DevOps | Kubernetes Contributor | @ciq.com OSPO, previously Red Hat, AWS | Disabled Veteran | LEGO | Corgis | Detroit | He/Him | Views solely mine | https://ChrisShort.net
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Someone asked me if I could still pick up Max to hold him upside down this year. Short answer: YES!!!
Me holding Max during the family fall photo shoot
November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Joining the Atlanta Kubernetes Meetup for a little Apple containerization action. #kubecon #kubernetes
Slide on screen: Container install meetup Install pkg, Xcode at back of room!
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Kicking off my KubeCon with Project Lightning talks. Where we're currently hearing about making External Secrets Operator more sustainable. #kubecon #cncf
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Huge shoutout to Michael McCune for these amazing stickers. Detroit ❤️ Kubernetes!!! #kubecon #cncf
Three stickers on a wooden surface: a business card for Wizard Works Print Shop listing various printing services, and two identical custom heraldic stickers combining Detroit flag elements (stars and stripes), three golden lions on red background, yellow fleur-de-lis on white background, and a centered Kubernetes ship wheel logo on a blue shield with gold border.
November 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Yall don't know nothing about this gravy boat
White ceramic gravy boat with ribbed texture and ‘USS GRAVY BOAT’ written in brown lettering on the side. A white ceramic ladle rests inside the boat. The dish sits on a dark granite countertop with other serving dishes visible in the blurred background, including an orange and white bowl.
October 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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The CHAOSScon CFP is OPEN! 🎤

Share your knowledge on open source project health metrics and tools with the community in Brussels, Belgium, on Jan 29, 2026.

Don't miss out! Submit your talk:
forms.gle/5xuXDLYgYz...

#CHAOSScon #CFP #OpenSource #Brussels
CHAOSScon Europe Call for Papers announcement. Large text reads 'CALL FOR PAPERS' with deadline November 2, 2025. Event takes place January 29, 2026. CHAOSS logo appears in top right corner. Design features decorative circular patterns on light background with bold pink section at bottom.
October 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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On this World Mental Health Day, I celebrate the journey of self-awareness and inner peace. Figuring out the whys behind your feelings, where they're rooted in your past, and how knowing this can affect change is amazing. Take care of yourselves out there. #WorldMentalHealthDay
Quote; white text on black background "You are your own best friend. Never ever put yourself down." - Paulo Coelho
October 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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The first LEGO box I've ever wanted to keep. #LEGO
LEGO Gameboy (72046) box
October 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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iOS/watchOS/iPadOS 26 really should've had a revert feature. Safari is struggling. It's like I'm surfing the web in the early 2000s with a browser that wasn't Internet Explorer. Also this was my watch screen at one point today.
Liquid Glass on screen buttons with no text or purpose. They weren't clickable.
September 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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I'm really digging the AutoMix feature in Apple Music #music
Screenshot of Apple Music with AutoMix is on pop up
September 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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LEGO Shy Guy Mario Kart is awesome and only $20 (given licensing fees)! I gotta grab some floating shelves like Max's in his LEGO room for my office too! #LEGO #MarioKart #SuperMario
Two LEGO Super Mario kart sets displayed on a dark surface. In the foreground, a white and red kart features a Shy Guy character (recognizable by the white mask with black eye holes) with a glider attachment. Behind it, Mario in his classic red cap and blue overalls sits in a red go-kart. Both karts have yellow wheels and appear to be part of LEGO’s Mario Kart building sets.
September 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Look at these good dogs! The light colored corgi is down the street from our house. Very puppy. Much mischief.
Two corgis sitting on grass beside a concrete sidewalk. The dog on the left has dark fur with white markings and wears a pink harness with a black leash. The dog on the right has reddish-brown and white fur and wears a purple harness with a purple leash. Both dogs are facing away from the camera in the same direction.
August 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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You know Luna is tired when she lays on a pillow to sleep. #corgi
A medium-sized Pembroke Welsh Corgi with black, tan, and white markings lies sleeping peacefully on its side on white bedding. Pointed ears and is stretched out comfortably on what looks like a bed. Colorful pillows in navy blue and pink are visible in the background, along with wood paneling on the wall.
August 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Dear @krisfreedain.com,

I'm still using the @opensearch.org bag I got at OpenSearchCon last September. Even improved it a little bit.
OpenSearch Crossbody bag sitting on a table in a vacation property in northern Michigan
August 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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An ad-driven company putting ads in one of their products shouldn't be a surprise, but this did for some reason. #Google
Google Drive interface showing the 'Shared with me' folder with a path to 'Kubernetes Contributor' folder. The view includes filtering options for Type, People, Modified, and Source. A green banner at the bottom promotes migrating files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive with a 'Migrate' button. The left sidebar displays standard navigation options including Home, Activity, Workspaces, and My Drive.
August 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Little Lady Luna Loaf
July 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Luna yesterday
A happy tri-colored Corgi dog with black, tan, and white markings sits on top of a purple plastic dog agility ramp in a backyard. The dog has erect ears, is panting with its tongue out, and appears to be enjoying playtime. The setting features artificial turf with various colorful dog toys scattered around including a yellow ball, pink ball, and pink hoop. In the background are metal fence panels and wooden fencing. A garden hose is visible at the bottom of the frame. The scene depicts a well-equipped dog play area designed for exercise and agility training.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
July 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Love this graphic
Decorative text reading ‘Radicalized by Basic Decency’ in white serif font on a black background, surrounded by illustrated wildflowers including orange and pink poppies, white daisies, purple lavender sprigs, and various other colorful blooms with green leaves and stems in a folk art style.
July 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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IYKYK
July 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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FINALLY. Notifications on Bluesky is now possible.
July 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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We have an air quality alert this morning because of stagnant conditions and lingering firework smoke. Pure Michigan, y'all!!! #puremichigan #miwx #wx
July 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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We have an air quality alert this morning because of stagnant conditions and lingering firework smoke. Pure Michigan, y'all!!! #puremichigan #miwx #wx
July 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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We have an air quality alert this morning because of stagnant conditions and lingering firework smoke. Pure Michigan, y'all!!! #puremichigan #miwx #wx
July 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Huh... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

www.homedepot.com/p/Wooster-9-...
July 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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I think she might appreciate pizza 🍕
A two-year-old tricolor Pembroke Welsh Corgi with brown, black, and white fur sleeps peacefully on a fluffy gray shag rug, positioned head-to-head with two pizza-themed dog toys. The toys include a cheerful yellow pizza slice with a smiling face and black dot eyes, and a partial pizza (about 2/3 of a whole) with red pepperoni spots and cute facial features. The Corgi wears a pink collar. She rests comfortably on the plush rug, which sits on warm wooden flooring, creating an adorable scene of a dog sleeping beside her favorite pizza-themed companions.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
July 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM