Drew Skwiers-Koballa
@drewsk.bsky.social
Post-transition transman, techie, tinkerer, WNBA fan, terrible vegan. PM at Microsoft but most of that shit/content is on LinkedIn.
Much needed emptiness of space and a well-loaded kindle. Wishing everyone headed into busy conference weeks all the best!
November 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Much needed emptiness of space and a well-loaded kindle. Wishing everyone headed into busy conference weeks all the best!
As long as the deer don’t come onto the walkway to the porch, we only mumble at them with our hackles raised.
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
As long as the deer don’t come onto the walkway to the porch, we only mumble at them with our hackles raised.
In the meantime, that’s better.
November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In the meantime, that’s better.
Ugh, it’s taking longer than I wanted to get the network cabinet sorted out. Hoping to finish it up next weekend.
November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Ugh, it’s taking longer than I wanted to get the network cabinet sorted out. Hoping to finish it up next weekend.
New predator in the garden yesterday. I’m hoping they stay a while and knock back some of the caterpillars that have been munching on the chill resilient eggplant leaves.
October 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
New predator in the garden yesterday. I’m hoping they stay a while and knock back some of the caterpillars that have been munching on the chill resilient eggplant leaves.
Quick snaps from the backyard - they’re emptying the feeder quickly in the cooler temperatures.
October 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Quick snaps from the backyard - they’re emptying the feeder quickly in the cooler temperatures.
Squee - found a hummingbird feather in the garden. So tiny, with a hint of green iridescence.
October 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Squee - found a hummingbird feather in the garden. So tiny, with a hint of green iridescence.
Whhaaaatttt is wrong with my Office app icons?
Is this what I get for mocking the PowerFx logo as "sexy excel" a year ago?
(microsoft.design/articles/flu...)
Is this what I get for mocking the PowerFx logo as "sexy excel" a year ago?
(microsoft.design/articles/flu...)
October 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Whhaaaatttt is wrong with my Office app icons?
Is this what I get for mocking the PowerFx logo as "sexy excel" a year ago?
(microsoft.design/articles/flu...)
Is this what I get for mocking the PowerFx logo as "sexy excel" a year ago?
(microsoft.design/articles/flu...)
Productive chaos - early fall arugula sprouting. I had dried seed pods in the garage (yes, I keep dead plants in the garage) that I could quickly crush to disperse before raking it in (bare hands to quickly move the soil, wipe on dirty hoodie, and say “there, done”).
October 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Productive chaos - early fall arugula sprouting. I had dried seed pods in the garage (yes, I keep dead plants in the garage) that I could quickly crush to disperse before raking it in (bare hands to quickly move the soil, wipe on dirty hoodie, and say “there, done”).
This weeding style is by far the most satisfying for me due to the spear-stabbing, stepping, and pulling.
April 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
This weeding style is by far the most satisfying for me due to the spear-stabbing, stepping, and pulling.
The name doesn't do me any favors, but a bacpac is not a backup. Whenever I hear that a bacpac described as a backup I know nobody is in for a good time.
April 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The name doesn't do me any favors, but a bacpac is not a backup. Whenever I hear that a bacpac described as a backup I know nobody is in for a good time.
Nothing a little plywood on the front of the lawn mower couldn’t handle. Driveway cleared in under 10 minutes!
February 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Nothing a little plywood on the front of the lawn mower couldn’t handle. Driveway cleared in under 10 minutes!
You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.
January 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.
The heated feeders are super popular during this PNW cold snap.
January 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The heated feeders are super popular during this PNW cold snap.
Watching Unrivaled off the dvr- oh hell Lunar Owls and Mist
Highlights - youtu.be/EIUP5tm3pu0?...
Highlights - youtu.be/EIUP5tm3pu0?...
January 18, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Watching Unrivaled off the dvr- oh hell Lunar Owls and Mist
Highlights - youtu.be/EIUP5tm3pu0?...
Highlights - youtu.be/EIUP5tm3pu0?...
Got to tour the Seattle Storm practice facility yesterday - glimpse at the strength and conditioning equipment, practice courts, and trophy+shoe wall.
January 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Got to tour the Seattle Storm practice facility yesterday - glimpse at the strength and conditioning equipment, practice courts, and trophy+shoe wall.
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Merry Christmas!
Look, if you’re going to take early meetings we’re going to need more blankets in your office.
December 5, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Look, if you’re going to take early meetings we’re going to need more blankets in your office.
‘Tis the season
November 25, 2024 at 4:23 PM
‘Tis the season
Starting post-conference recovery with an early morning cuddle sesh.
November 22, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Starting post-conference recovery with an early morning cuddle sesh.
Fungi season is poppin’
October 18, 2023 at 1:29 AM
Fungi season is poppin’
Trendy office chair perfect for:
✅ sitting for ~12 hours of meetings and emails
✅ keeping vigilant watch for the deer browsing across the street
2 different dogs, 2 different uses
✅ sitting for ~12 hours of meetings and emails
✅ keeping vigilant watch for the deer browsing across the street
2 different dogs, 2 different uses
October 17, 2023 at 12:54 AM
Trendy office chair perfect for:
✅ sitting for ~12 hours of meetings and emails
✅ keeping vigilant watch for the deer browsing across the street
2 different dogs, 2 different uses
✅ sitting for ~12 hours of meetings and emails
✅ keeping vigilant watch for the deer browsing across the street
2 different dogs, 2 different uses
The firepit+patio is pretty much finished, just a bunch of dirt to move around the edges and the firepit insert to arrive.
October 15, 2023 at 8:09 PM
The firepit+patio is pretty much finished, just a bunch of dirt to move around the edges and the firepit insert to arrive.