I just ordered two new books, and I can't wait to get them. What are they? Coder To Developer, and Code Complete, Second Edition.

I was talking to my boss, and told him I wanted to read Code Complete, and he was floored that I haven't read it yet. He said the first edition was the first programming book he ever read, and that I should definitely read it.

While I am waiting for them to get here, I picked up a copy of Writing Secure Code, Second Edition. I read the first edition (we got a bunch of copies of it at work) and I liked it. Some didn't relate to what I do (when was the last time you worried about a buffer overrun in .NET?), but it was a good read. The second edition looks like it has more info on SQL injection, web input, and .NET stuff, so it'll be good to go through it over the weekend.

I also ordered a TiVo, and that should be here shortly. It's a 120 hour Phillips. Unfortunately, I don't have DirecTV, so I can only record one thing at a time, but that'll be better than the VCR we're using right now. My wife and I watch a lot of TV (probably more than we should), but what else are you going to do when your daughter goes to bed at 8 every night? Kind of hard to go out while she's sleeping...

One last note. Happy Left Hand Day. Today is the day to celebrate a lefty. I guess I don't qualify, because I write right-handed. But I played soccer a lot in highschool and college, and I'm left-footed, and dribble a basketball with my left hand. Does that count?