Reposted by April WenselCian McCarthy @arealmofwonder.bsky.social · 15/09/2025A poem by F.S. Flint 1448
Reposted by April WenselDan O’Leary @danoleary.me · 28/08/2025I enjoyed this latest post from @aprilwensel.com. While I don't actually work in tech, there is a hardness and general lack of empathy from the people in my field which I'm finding increasingly difficult to deal with. compassionatecoding.com/campaigns/vi...compassionatecoding.comCutthroat Coding: Rebranding for the Hard Tech EraOf course, I’m kidding! Moving back to the Bay Area has changed me, but not that much. 😅 1112
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 22/08/2025Forest bathing in the redwoods, can’t recommend it enough. 💚 060
Reposted by April WenselJanet Fouts @jfouts.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Difficult times call for #compassion Gift yourself time for a free lesson from #jackkornfield jackkornfield.com/sp/stand-up-...jackkornfield.comStand Up For Compassion: A Free Mini-Course for Navigating Uncertain Times with Jack Kornfield - Jack KornfieldCourse Overview What You Will Learn Syllabus Who is it for? Why take this? Sign Up Stand Up For Compassion A Free Course and Resource… 031
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 06/04/2025Beautiful morning picking lemons. 🍋 Connecting with nature and the local community keeps me hopeful! 2110
Reposted by April WenselAdrian Eves @swifteves.bsky.social · 29/03/2025Introducing #CommunityKit at #WWDC25! Learn more at communitykit.social With the help of my friends, @mikaelacaron.com @twostraws.bsky.social @chriswu.com @therealmamamia.bsky.social @frankefoster.com and Michie Ang. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Prj... 031
Reposted by April WenselEric Dalio @ericdalio.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Gorgeous afternoon yesterday. Grateful for the sunshine the approaching spring. 011
Reposted by April WenselEsther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 28/02/2025“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”—Rachel Carson 141
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 24/02/2025Beautiful morning gleaning lemons. 🍋 Also the grower very kindly gave homemade granola to all the volunteers. 🙏 061
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 22/02/2025You see things like this in the shop window and you realize you’re not alone! 060
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 22/02/2025Found a super cool pizza food truck here in the Bay Area. Deaf owned and operated, and you order by signing. And they have a vegan option! 🍕 5425
Reposted by April Wensel&y H. Golang @andyhaskell.bsky.social · 22/02/2025www.justonecookbook.com/homemade-cha... Here’s the original recipe btw, they do use meat but as they mention, you can swap in mushrooms if you want it vegan or as @aprilwensel.com from Compassionate Coding says, #PlantPower🌱justonecookbook.comMiso Ramen Recipe 味噌ラーメンMake a hot bowl of homemade Miso Ramen with authentic broth in less than 30 minutes! Add toppings of your choice for a satisfying meal. 142
Reposted by April WenselTrey Hunner @trey.io · 14/02/2025About 24 hours left to sign up for Python Supercharge. If you'd like extra support during your #Python journey, sign up!pythonmorsels.comPython Supercharge13 week Python accountability program. Sign up by February 14! 031
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 23/01/2025I keep thinking about this Karen Armstrong insight, which was a major inspiration for Compassionate Coding: “If it is not tempered by compassion and empathy, reason can lead men and women into a moral void.” 062
Reposted by April WenselJay miller @kjaymiller.com · 21/01/2025Last year one event was responsible for about %90 of our total funding for the year! We can't let 4 days determine support for so many communities around the world. Consider supporting today! 032
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 24/12/2024From a beautiful holiday (and goodbye 🥲) hike. Merry Christmas! 🎄 0110
Reposted by April WenselDr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 06/12/2024There is a cost to being compassionate and open-minded but nothing like the costs of being selfish and narrow-minded. 061
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 05/12/2024I mentioned it in the newsletter, so I’ll share here too: in January I’m moving back to San Francisco! I’ve been prioritizing in-person interactions, and I’m excited to reconnect with the community up there. To my San Diego pals, this isn’t goodbye! I’ll come back to visit. 💙 1100
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 03/12/2024The Compassionate Coding newsletter is going out tomorrow. Possibly the last one of the year! Topics: - Impact beyond data - A personal announcement - Compassionate tech resources from around the web 💌 compassionatecoding.com/signup 041
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 03/12/2024It was a joy to see @gregcons.bsky.social deliver this talk live! It’s full of practical suggestions for healthy coding and living at any age. Highly recommend. 0132
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 02/12/2024After seeing @was.tl's great talk at @cppnorth.bsky.social, I was inspired to try Advent of Code for the first time. Puzzles can be fun when you're not in a job interview! I just completed "Historian Hysteria" - Day 1 - Advent of Code 2024 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2024/day/1adventofcode.comDay 1 - Advent of Code 2024 1153
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 29/11/2024Every year my park docent friend leads a hike as an alternative to Black Friday shopping. It was lovely as always. 🍁 1131
Reposted by April WenselPaul Williams @pcwilliams.net · 23/11/2024Photo for the weekend. @virgin-atlantic.bsky.social #InFlightEntertainment If interested, more here pcwilliams.design/ife/index.html 082
Reposted by April WenselKate Gregory @gregcons.bsky.social · 12/11/2024CppNorth (cppnorth.ca) will open a call in about a month. Conference in Toronto in July, C++ and C++-adjacent topics, very human-focused and caring. @cppnorth.bsky.socialcppnorth.caCppNorthCppNorth, C++ Conference in Toronto July 20-23, 2025 133
April Wensel @aprilwensel.com · 21/11/2024"Whenever you take actions to increase trust, reduce burnout, and improve job satisfaction, you let employees do the kind of work that makes teams perform better, make better things, and increase the likelihood of the organization smashing its goals." 0133
