Here I am, sitting on the spot where a landmark tells me to build something to represent podcasting at the Orange Island new Media Blahblah Somethingorother exhibition and all that.

Got that today.

Mad last-minute scramble...

Shut up.

Buck up and get that crap done, soldier.

Boom. Pieces from SL5B arranged semi-chaotically with central pillar.

Yeah, I can move fast and adapt quickly.

So, anybody hiring?

A long time ago, I played soccer.

Some coaches liked ball handing and dribbling.

Others said trap-pass.

One used to say "No tippy-tappy."

That means no dribbling. Trap the ball, look around for a man getting open, and lead him with a pass.

Then move your effing ass fast and get open for him.

The ball moves faster than your opponent. Get that ball moving and keep him running. Wear his ass out.

That's how you win.

When I'm having to go back and forth with someone to get bits of information to get something done, I'm reminded of the "tippy-tappy" that coach used to warn us against.

If you tippy-tappy too much, you get your ass clobbered by the other team.

Put everything into making that ball move. Lead folks with the information they need.

Keep it flowing. Keep going forward.

Shoot.

Score.

I sip my iced tea, realize the ice has long since melted, and smirk.

Media settings? Stream?

sigh

I've tippy-tappy enough for today.

I'll deal with it tomorrow. Or Saturday.

It'll wait.

I'll work up a better generic display at some point.

Maybe one with cogs and fanbelts and such. Folks like those things.