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Scot
@sbarker.bsky.social
Servant leader and connector.
Just replaced all our Alexa devices with Apple HomePod Minis. Better sound, better integration with our iPhones, and better PRIVACY!!! See ya Amazon.
March 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Love finding oddities in the AI search results. Here’s a recent one from a search on meringue: “ the majority of its calories come from the air whipped into the mixture”

Ummmm…no…
January 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Yes! @thecafehot in Burlington, VT NAILED gooey butter cake. Treat yourself and go get a piece now!!!
July 31, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Important point @StuartLHart makes in his book “Beyond Shareholder Primacy” where he talks about community, cooperation, and collaboration as the touch points of a stakeholder based economy. I’ve argued for a number of years that community is what is missing from today’s world.
July 10, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Any chance MLS might start calling illegal throw-ins? I know it seems elementary, but some of these guys are 2 feet into the field of play!
April 21, 2024 at 1:37 AM
On the prowl for Burlington special eclipse brews. First batch: Switchback!
April 6, 2024 at 7:40 PM
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January 15, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Wow. Just watched #maestro and am floored. What an absolute work of art!
December 21, 2023 at 2:13 AM
I really dislike the late offsides flag in professional soccer these days. Linesmen should just raise the flag as soon as they see a player offsides - assuming there is a true advantage by a player being in the position. Stop with the delayed offsides calls!
December 10, 2023 at 3:23 PM
I think I’ve found my new favorite bar: The 126 on College st in Burlington, VT. They also have my new favorite bartender: Isaac.
November 17, 2023 at 12:46 AM
Why are there still turf athletic fields in the professional arenas and stadiums?!?
October 21, 2023 at 10:12 PM
Excited to be heading to Washington, DC for the Bloomberg #citylab2023 this week. Can’t wait to connect with colleagues working to bring innovative solutions to municipalities and share ideas!
October 17, 2023 at 12:49 PM
One of the benefits of having a daughter in college in Montreal is getting celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving. A lot like US Thanksgiving, but in October!
October 8, 2023 at 1:43 AM
It seems @UPS is going to leverage AI to better protect against porch pirates. What about when @UPS is effectively the porch pirate? When they lost/damaged a package themselves? They still haven’t contacted me or refunded my cost!
September 25, 2023 at 7:57 PM
Overheard on futbol broadcast: “we know he isn’t good with his feet.” Ummm…how are you on the pitch (not a keeper) if you aren’t good with your feet?
September 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Gas blowers and trimmers at 7 am Sunday morning? Are you kidding me?
September 17, 2023 at 11:15 AM
Landed at the Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington this afternoon. Hand crafted ginger ale is great. Vibes and music great compliments! Oh…and try the Venetian cream option - and use the maple soda!
August 12, 2023 at 9:36 PM
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Communications can & should be fun. Join me for creative adventure. Free workshops: https://conta.cc/3s2GfOS
August 7, 2023 at 7:17 PM
Wisdom from @HumaneTech_ course: “Thriving is not the absence of pain and loss.” And “Learning and development is painful, and thriving is a process which intrinsically involves learning.” And finally “Wisdom isn’t about running from the unknown and uncomfortable…”
August 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM
At the @vermontliteracy event this afternoon. Great event with a powerful message! Important work being done here!
August 1, 2023 at 9:18 PM
I’m in the middle of this course and finding it to be transformational. I encourage everyone to take it (free online) and really dig in and reflect on the concepts. So many applications across almost every aspect of all our lives!

https://www.humanetech.com/course
July 29, 2023 at 12:03 PM
@UPS I’m glad you got the contract situation settled. But I’m very upset that somewhere between Burlington, VT and Roanoke, VA a package we sent was opened & things were stolen, then the box was taped closed again. Not porch pirates - camera proves that. In route!
July 25, 2023 at 11:36 PM
New FREE offerings in August and September from Vermont Story Lab. Check these out and register before they fill up! https://conta.cc/46ULRuu
July 20, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Here’s a short piece I wrote in Government CIO Outlook about why cybersecurity is important to all municipalities. lnkd.in/e-9fyEdp
July 19, 2023 at 4:19 PM
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I don’t have student debt but I believe in student debt forgiveness.
I can’t get pregnant but I believe abortion should be legal.
I’m straight and cis but I am pro same-sex marriage and trans rights.
Welcome to It’s Not Always About You 101.
May 21, 2023 at 12:16 PM