so, i've been an angie byron fan for about 9 years now, and i have always liked her a whole freaking lot. so, i wasn't sure that i could be any more of a fan than that.

but it turns out that after watching this talk, i am a slavering idiot fanatic fan. this topic is something close to my heart even in the industry in which i work. its not quite the stark contrast of male to female presence as in open-source, but i can name at least ten times that i have been discriminated against due to my gender.

it is great to listen to someone who has some solutions to the issue (workable, real solutions) and not just complaining. also, it is great to get that encouragement out there for other women to get involved. it makes me want to join up.

i miss you, angie! and you effing rule the universe.