David McCarter

What if the cure for pain erased the person who survived it? My first fiction novella, Reboot: A Neural Reset Thriller, is now available for pre-order for only $0.99. A dark near-future story about pain, trauma, AI, medical ethics, and control. davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/r...

☀️ Summer vibes meet timeless beauty. I created these stunning AI-generated picnic portraits—diverse, radiant, and full of joy. 🌸 Perfect for art lovers, collectors, or anyone who needs a little sunshine. 🖼️ Available now! #AIArt #Summer #AIGraphics davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2025/07/23/s...

Apparently breakfast in #Italy comes with a live FaceTime show. I saw more than five people taking calls in the restaurant—and at one point, three at once. Nothing says “buon appetito” like being forced to listen to someone else’s conversation over breakfast. Rude is rude, wherever you are.

T-Mobile’s Europe service works great—for about six days. Then it drops to 256 kbps, where most apps barely function. Even Google Maps struggles. If “staying connected” means watching loading screens tour Europe, T-Mobile, do better by your customers. #TMobile

Robocalls are a pain. So, I wrote a simple, no-nonsense guide to help everyday people fight back, protect their cellphone number, and keep the spam in check. No tech degree required! 🤓 #TechTips #Privacy #CellPhone #SPAM #Robocalls davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2026/04/23/e...

🌪️ The Climate of Style: When Fashion Meets the Forces of Nature — where couture collides with clouds, storms, and ice. Discover how AI turns weather into wearable art. 👉 Explore the full gallery! #fashion #AI davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2025/10/22/t...

🌸 Immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of Balboa Park, San Diego! 📸 I captured the essence of the 'Flower Eruption' in this stunning photo. 🌺✨ Make it yours and bring nature's charm into your space. davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2024/01/31/p... #NaturePhotography #BalboaPark

User experience is everywhere. I took this photo in an elevator in Warsaw, Poland. Can anyone tell me which button is for the lobby? 🤣 #UX101

🌿 Beautiful Nature: A Lifelong Love Brought to Life with AI Where childhood wonder meets AI art. View the images & article: davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2026/01/21/b... #AIArt #NatureArt #Nature #GraphicArt

Writing the same HTTP request handling code repeatedly? Simplify it with Spargine’s HttpRequestExtensions. Learn how reusable helpers can keep your .NET code consistent and easier to maintain. hubs.li/Q04BmqCW0 @davidmccarter.bsky.social #dotnet #MVPBuzz

Living near San Diego's stunning beaches has gifted me with incredible moments captured on camera! Check out these breathtaking photos from California, Mauritius, Mexico, and more. #BeachLife #Photography #TravelAdventures #SanDiego #Ocean #beaches davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2023/07/19/p...

Before your next push or deployment, automate nine .NET project checks with the Spargine Dev Tool. This article shows how to add these checks to your workflow and catch issues earlier. hubs.li/Q04BfTGv0 #dotnet #MVPBuzz @davidmccarter.bsky.social

Who ever did the casting for the @netflix.com series Wayne did an excellent job!!! 👍👍👍

Unknown ingredients. Unacceptable stakes. Your life shouldn’t be a guessing game. My latest meme has a blunt message: NOT WORTH THE RISK. mccarterphotography.smugmug.com/Graphic-Arts... #DrugAwareness #FentanylAwareness

Centric Fiber raised my rate TWICE in one year—and it’s STILL the worst internet provider I’ve ever used. I’m fed up. No social media presence? Convenient when customers have complaints. Buying a home in Texas? If Centric Fiber is your only option, RUN. #CentricFiber #Texas

Who knew the dictionary could roast Trump this well? 📖😂 Send my “Trumpery” postcard to your MAGA friends. A vocabulary lesson, delivered with shade. www.zazzle.com/trumpery_whe... #Trumpery #PoliticalHumor #Trump

“I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me…” — The Soldier’s Creed

Capture the timeless beauty of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego 📸 Reminisce on cherished memories and explore more snapshots here: davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2024/04/14/p... #NatlParkService #CabrilloMonument #photography #SanDiego #PointLoma

I created this because I needed some hope in these dark days. If you need it too, this is for you: even a nation that has lost its way can find its way back to the light. 🌙✨ Bring a little hope home: mccarterphotography.smugmug.com/Graphic-Arts... #Hope

Lawmakers need to act: tech companies are quietly stripping features and locking out users while charging the same—or more. "Subscription shrinkflation" is price gouging in the digital age, and consumers need real protection now. 🏛️📉 davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2026/09/18/c... @schumer.senate.gov

What happens when flowers become armor? Meet orchid guardians, botanical warriors, rose spirits, and fantasy figures shaped by nature's beauty and strength. davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2026/10/11/w... #AIArt #FloralArt #FantasyArt #BotanicalArt

After riding trains in Europe, trying to travel by rail in America feels like a bad joke: fewer options, harder connections, and fares that can cost more than flying. Getting from A to B shouldn’t require a treasure map and a second mortgage. 😔

Just as I will never call it X (it's Twitter), I will never call it "Super Intelligence"

Want to make your slides and creative projects stand out? I’ve put together a collection of mixed backgrounds & graphic textures that are ready to add style and energy to your next design. davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2026/04/08/m... #PowerPoint #PresentationDesign #Backgrounds

Lose your paycheck from the couch? There’s an app for that. Have a say in your government? Grab a coat and stand in line. Apparently, convenience is reserved for the house that always wins. 🙄 mccarterphotography.smugmug.com/Graphic-Arts...

Some people need a hint. Don needs a neon sign. 💡😏 Send my “8647: Bye Don” postcard to your MAGA friends—because subtlety clearly isn’t working! www.zazzle.com/8647_bye_don... #ByeDon #PoliticalHumor #MAGA #Trump

Heart’s Nancy Wilson rocking the stage! 🎸🤘 She actually liked this photo of mine on social media—talk about a rock ’n’ roll thrill! mccarterphotography.smugmug.com/Concerts/Nan... #NancyWilson #Heart #ConcertPhotography

$94.35 for ONE bag of groceries. What the hell are we supposed to cut next—meals? Trump is CLUELESS about what Americans are experiencing. Step out of your gold-plated bubble and look at a damn grocery receipt. #Trump

The Spargine October release is here! New .NET 10 APIs, expanded benchmarks, and performance improvements across 340 methods—with benchmarked gains up to 87.52×. Explore the updates and contribute! hubs.li/Q04y_SSl0 via @davidmccarter.bsky.social ‬ #dotnet #MVPBuzz #OSS

The foxes have reviewed the henhouse security plan and awarded themselves a bonus. 🦊💰 They keep the profits. We get to be the beta test. Apparently, “super intelligence” means knowing who gets stuck with the consequences. #AI #TechBillionaires #Accountability

Dishwasher capacity: 99.8%. Her patience: 0%. 😂 “It’s not full. You just lack vision.” Some of us load dishes. Others chase a Tetris high score. 🏆🍽️ mccarterphotography.smugmug.com/Graphic-Arts... #Meme #Humor #Tetris #MarriedLife

“I AM COURAGE.” 📸 I captured this moment in India, but its message hits home today. We all need more courage right now—to speak up, stand tall, and stand up for each other. mccarterphotography.smugmug.com/Photography/... #Courage #India #TravelPhotography

GitHub Copilot suggests .NET optimizations. Do they actually run faster? This article benchmarks the changes and shows why performance claims need measurements before code ships. hubs.li/Q04yhBH10 #dotnet #MVPBuzz #GitHubCopilot @davidmccarter.bsky.social

Make a statement with the Politicus Corruptus T-Shirt! Now available – wear it to your next political event and rock the text written in Trump’s very own handwriting. Stand up, speak out, and let’s demand change! Get yours now: bit.ly/PoliticusCor...

I asked AI to show me what Kid Rock would look like at 80. Just kidding—that’s a current photo. The aging filter took one look and said, “My work here is done.” 😂 #KidRock

🚀 Don't make the same mistake! Learn from DotNetDave's story about the critical importance of addressing performance before product release. Read more here! dotnettips.wordpress.com/2024/04/04/d... #CodePerformance #dotNetDaveStory #MVPBuzz #SoftwareDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering

Process startup path retrieval in .NET looks simple… until you see what it’s doing to your performance and memory. One common approach is dramatically slower and even allocates over a kilobyte per call. That’s a silent performance killer. #dotnet10 #MVPBuzz dotnettips.wordpress.com/2026/03/29/g...

Turn up the standards. Turn down the price! 🤘 Celebrate one year of Rock Your Code: Coding Standards for Microsoft .NET (20th Anniversary Edition)—just $24 USD all October! Grab copies for your team, too! bit.ly/CodingStanda... #dotnet #MVPBuzz

Elon wanted engagement. I’m engaging with the block button. Every advertiser gets the same VIP treatment: a one-way trip out of my feed. Block responsibly, my friends. 🍻

Morning radio: where the hold music starts sounding like the valedictorian. 😂 Give your wall an education—buy a print of my meme: mccarterphotography.smugmug.com/Graphic-Arts... #Satire #Memes

There’s a concert in my head, and the drummer’s lost control. A migraine sufferer’s take on Billy Joel’s “Pressure.” 👇 Check out the full article & original artwork: davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2026/09/27/k... #migraine #migrainepain

Captured in 2009 at Balboa Park’s Botanical Building, "Dancing Petals" showcases the elegance of Cymbidium orchids in full bloom. One of my favorite places where flowers thrive year-round! 🌸📷 davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/p... #Photography #BalboaPark #SanDiego #Flowers

I coined a new term: #Electocrite—a politician who suddenly gives a damn about you before an election, then returns to serving themselves once reelected. Apparently, “public servant” is a seasonal position. 🙄

Cheap Trick has been one of my favorite bands since my teens—and they’re STILL rockin’ the road! 🤘 Crank up the nostalgia and check out my concert photos: mccarterphotography.smugmug.com/Concerts/Che... #CheapTrick #ConcertPhotography

Layoff season may be around the corner. Don’t wait to turn up your job search. Use one of these images to let your network know you’re looking for work. Then get interview-ready with *Rock Your Career: Surviving the Technical Interview*, 7th Edition. dotnettips.com/rock-your-ca... #RockYourCareer

Today’s dinner: my Sun-Kissed Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Wild Rice! 🍋🍗 The slow cooker has the house smelling amazing. Waiting until dinner might be the hardest part! 😋 davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/s... #slowcooker

Social media gave everyone a voice. Unfortunately, it also gave every confidently wrong person a stage, an audience, and a LIVE button. Facts? Apparently, those are optional DLC. 🎤🔥 mccarterphotography.smugmug.com/Graphic-Arts...

I used to laugh at people who spilled hot coffee on their lap... until today! Damn, that hurts! 🤕

#Austin-area rock bands: I’m a rhythm guitarist who can play some lead, too. I’m looking to join a gigging tribute or cover band—or start one playing The Cult, Collective Soul, AC/DC, Queensrÿche, and more. Hear me play and get in touch: davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2024/12/21/r...