Has anyone else ever seen the "Cancel Execution" button in SSMS saying it is canceling the query after clicking it, but the query never was canceled and just keeps running? This happened to me a while back at an inconvenient time, and I want to know if others have seen this. #sqlserver #ssms

Updated First Responder Kit and Consultant Toolkit for July 2026 From now on, I'm going to be releasing annual versions of the First Responder Kit, starting with this one, which I'm calling the First Responder Kit 2026. I'll still release more frequently on Github, but I won't be blogging about it…

Updated First Responder Kit and Consultant Toolkit for July 2026

From now on, I'm going to be releasing annual versions of the First Responder Kit, starting with this one, which I'm calling the First Responder Kit 2026. I'll still release more frequently on Github, but I won't be blogging about it here. I want to make it easier for folks who don't update that often. I'm also going to be syncing my classes up with the annual releases - for example, …

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So we had the pleasure of spending a lot of money unexpectedly yesterday. Entire motor and pulley replacement for the garage door. The company who replaced the spring either last year or 2 years ago put the wrong thing in and finished wearing out the old motor and chain system.

"Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself." – Marcus Aurelius #stoic #stoicism

Hey US Peeps make sure to vote today! Got a good crew here locally waiting for the doors to open at my voting location 🤩

AOC: This is what drinking water in Georgia looks like after Meta began data center construction in the community.

@sqlworldwide.bsky.social always has great content. Register and be there fir this event.

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🎤 I'm presenting a free virtual session with the Cloud Data Driven community! 📅 May 21 | 12:00 PM EDT 🎯 SQL Server 2025: The Next Leap in Data Platform Innovation Whether you're a DBA, dev, or data architect — this one's for you. 🔗 Register: www.meetup.com/cloud-data-d... Thx @pitoach.bsky.social

Here is a rule to remember in future, when anything tempts you to feel bitter: not "This is misfortune," but "To bear this worthily is good fortune." - Marcus Aurelius #dailystoic #stoicquote #mindfulness #stoicism #digitaljournal #ios

New SQL Server 2025 Security Updates: sqlserverbuilds.blogspot.com#sql2025x 17.0.4040.1 Security update for SQL Server 2025 CU4 17.0.1115.1 Security update for SQL Server 2025 GDR #SQLServer #SQLServer2025

Have you blocked out your calendar yet? #datawit hosts Kendra Little tomorrow presenting: "The Anti-Hustle Guide to Technical Blogging". Grab a snack and charge your laptop! This is gonna be great! data-platform-wit.sh...

Here is a picture of our cats to brighten your day.

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It's just around the corner - Kendra Little presents "The Anti-Hustle Guide to Technical Blogging. #datawit data-platform-wit.short.gy/KLittle0526

The Anti-Hustle Guide to Technical Blogging, Tue, May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup

I didn’t start blogging to build a personal brand. I started because I was tired of losing my scripts to solve the same SQL Server problems over and over again. Over the ye

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Here's a person showing courage to make a change in a system that seems broken. www.wral.com/news/local/w...

Widow advocates for dental board reform after husband’s death during routine procedure

Shital Patel told WECT in Wilmington she has been trying to pass a law surrounding sedation procedures at dental offices but claims she has been blocked by the state dental board at every turn. Now sh...

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I thought this was an interesting article about how we can make small changes to integrate better with our animal friends. www.ecoticias.com/en/denmark-i...

Denmark is turning off the white light from its streetlamps and painting a road red to solve a nighttime crisis that almost no one sees: urban light was blocking the path of bats

Denmark turned part of a road red to protect bats and cut the hidden damage caused by white streetlights.

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Happy First Contact Day to all who celebrate! Don’t go eating all your chocolate Vulcans at once!

A big thank you to our sponsors at Purple Frog Data 💙 They’re hosting a fantastic session with MVP & Senior AI Engineer Lewis Prince: “The Hidden Risks of AI (and how to avoid them)” A must-attend if you’re working with AI👇 📅 May 14 | 🕛 12PM BST 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hidden...

The hidden risks of AI (and how to avoid them)

Everyone’s using AI, but are they using it responsibly? Learn how to build ethical, trustworthy AI solutions.

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So it's time to reveal another speaking gig for April. 😊 I am honoured and happy to be presenting in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 for the first time next month. I'll be doing a session on Window functions in SQL Server, on @sqlbits.bsky.social community Saturday, which is free to attend. See you there? #SQLBits2026

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Alarming Study Finds That Most People Just Do What ChatGPT Tells Them, Even If It's Totally Wrong

Human users are astonishingly willing to take AI chatbots by their word, even when the information they provide us is entirely made up.

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It's time for a new cat tree. It is a pole with some planks. It has a spring on the top that is used to wedge it between the floor and ceiling. Even when all the bolts are tightened, it moves around too much. Last week, the whole thing came down while one of the cats was climbing on it.

I've lived in the Saint Louis area for 2 decades now, so I'm excited to see Saint Louis University men's basketball do well this year and dismantle their 1st-round March Madness opponent. So far, they are giving #1 Michigan a close game.

"We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves" - Marie Curie A brilliant woman who was always doubted for being so is one of my greatest inspirations to never let my success be dulled by others’ insecurities. Shine bright, my friends. #datawit #celebratingwomen

Day 7 of International Women's Month. Def go over to Amy's blog for SQL server stuff and more! #celebratingwomen #datawit

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For #InternationalWomensMonth I'm highlighting Amy Abel with a quote she wrote on her blog (aaa-dba.com): "You remember where you came from and acknowledge where you are now." This takes on different meanings at different times, but it's so powerful I've saved it. #datawit #celebratingwomen

I watched two really good college basketball games yesterday. #4 Arizona against #2 Houston at Houston. That was followed by #1 Michigan hosting #3 Duke. Both games were close, well executed games that were battles between well-coached teams. It was fun to watch the excellent play of the teams.

Found this cool drawing at a local store and had to grab it. I meed a frame, and then it will go up on my office wall.

Starting my Saturday by patching a SQL Server for a client. Not really sure what the plan is for the rest of the day. What are you up to today?

Trying out a note-taking app called Obsidian to see if it can help organize my learning, my presentation, and other content creation ideas. Any thoughts from folks who have used it or something similar?

So, this is a thing that just happened! 😀 My cat decided to explore the kitchen cabinets. <sigh> She's never done that before. Luckily, there are no dishes in this one. Just closed spice containers.

What happens in your mouth when you eat sugary foods. www.sciencealert.com/microbiologi...

Microbiologists Explain What Happens in Your Mouth When You Eat Sugar

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies, and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar.

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Just watched "Young Woman and the Sea" about Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim the English channel. It was a great story, and you should definitely watch the movie.