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Tim Mitchell
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Professional data geek: SQL, ETL/ELT, SSIS, SSRS, ADF, Python, data architecture. Former Microsoft Data Platform MVP (2010 - 2022). Amateur photographer. Coffee and craft beer snob. Blogs at TimMitchell.net.
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Thank you to all who are serving or have served!
Three American flags contrasted against a sunset sky overlain with the words "Thank you veterans."
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Bob Ward kicking off SQL Saturday Houston
A photo of a training room with Microsoft executive Bob Ward leading a session
November 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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This was certainly the most entertaining spam email I've gotten in a while.
A screenshot of a message that reads: "Was instructed that this is the best way to get into contact with Harrison on behalf of the starseed council. You were sent down to Earth for the human experience but the transition of the evolution of the planet took a series of wrong turns. This is disrupting the whole experience and are calling back starseeds to their home planets and dimensions. In certain situations like this, we can pull you out or you will be able to leave anytime you want now being aware after the veil of forgetfulness. Memory purges and alterations can be initiated for the next experience on another planet/dimension or you could just choose to go back to the originating dimension or planet that you are originally from."
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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An image showing a Google search that asks, "how many days until Nov 3, 2026", with the answer provided as 364 days.
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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I joined the cool kids club at lunch. You can join too! Go vote!
A man (it's me!) sitting in a car, wearing an "I Voted" sticker
November 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Friends in the US: It's election day. Please go vote!
A close up of a pile of red, white, and blue flag pins that read, "Vote"
November 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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A little midweek fun. /s
A dialog box showing the confirmation of a full reset of the Windows operating system.
October 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Who's hungry?
A photo of a package mix labeled "Pumpkin Chili"
October 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Time to spice up Friday's lunch.
A shaker of spice with the name "Slap Ya Mama"
September 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Every mathematical instinct I have would tell me not to push THAT button.
A set of elevator buttons, one of which is labeled "1/0".
September 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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I feel seen.
A baseball cap embroidered with the words "ever since I was young I wanted to transform unstructured data into actionable business insights"
September 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Taking a ride in a driverless car feels like a huge step into the future.
July 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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I'm 13 steps closer to completing my Stephen King collection.
A box of books written by Stephen King, including Christine, The Dead Zone, 11/22/63, and others.
July 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Facebook's morning greeting to me. Apparently my recent "Happy Birthday!" message to a friend looked suspicious to Zuck.
Message from Facebook indicating that my account has been locked.
June 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Happy Monday to me.
A Windows 11 reset screen, showing progress toward a full reinstallation of the operating system.
June 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Had to say goodbye to an old friend today. We had a lot of fun family trips in this one.
A crashed and totaled red Ford Explorer
June 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Apparently today is the day to fix all the things.
Two different repair trucks, a plumber and an HVAC truck, parked in front of the same house, with HVAC ducts spread out across the sidewalk.
May 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Good times at #sqlsataustin
May 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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SQL Saturday Austin! #sqlsataustin
May 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Tonight's task: hedgehog sitting.
An adult hedgehog
March 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Happy Opening Day! Go Rangers!
Photo of a blue Texas Rangers coffee mug sitting on a granite countertop
March 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Chilling to that last night of spring break vibe.
March 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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We're changing the location for today's staff meeting. Sorry for the inconvenience.
March 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Sushi night!
February 23, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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A lovely reward after a long week.
February 15, 2025 at 3:26 AM