Back as an MVP!
I just learned yesterday that I am a recipient of the 2005 MVP Award for Visual C#! Thanks Microsoft!
The MVP program has had a very positive effect on my life: I'm writing articles and books (and a blog or two), speaking in public, getting involved in user groups, posting in technical newsgroups and volunteering. The interaction I'm having with Microsoft staff, my peers, my clients and the public has been nothing short of amazing. I've learned a great deal this year and it has made me a better developer (and business person). I'm looking forward doing a lot more in the coming year. :-)
On another topic...
Chris Sells recently posted that Don Box has devised a five minute description of Indigo. I think that's great. Don has a way with words with his unique ability to spritz up the driest material with the most colorful descriptions. Some of my favorites Box-isms include:
"I recently repaved my laptop."
"I’ve been spending time with CF and am anxious for a chance to do some naked device coding in public."
"So, is XSD a type system? It certainly quacks like one."
"In my mind, APIs are the real lock-in, no matter how much standards pixie dust you sprinkle on them."