The Wizards of Technology

For me, this has been a year of reflection, of completing some personal and professional goals, and of putting my priorities in order. In the past year, I read a lot, wrote a book, searched for answers, looked within, and focused on family and career as priorities, in that order. I haven't been able to fill the void left by Bill's absence, but have come to realize that the best way to honor his memories is to learn from life, press forward, and make a difference.

Our podcast has been silent, on a long hiatus, while I gathered the focus required to push on, with a smile.

I remember one of the first Web 2.0 conferences to which we were invited by Duke University to speak, focusing on podcasting, new media, and developing a message. We wore matching black mock turtlenecks, and resembled Steve Jobs from the waist up. I wore black dress slacks and Bill wore his trademark kilt. The audience seemed to love our speech. One of the other panelists remarked that Abbott and Costello would have been hard pressed for a better performance. Like Abbott and Costello, in the technology arena and in personal life, Bill and I were ying and yang, left and right brain. We had the ability to complete each others thoughts, which made for a smooth flow on the show, and for interesting times on other endeavors. Bill had a way to make me smile, and he had the same effect on so many other people. I am smiling now, just thinking about him.

I miss you, buddy! Enjoy the bandwidth and save me a seat!

Marc "Mister Marc" Asturias

P.S. Here is WoT Podcast, Issue #1.