So many of us in Redmond work late into the evening, and there's always just a bit too much to do. Most of the time, I really don't like sitting near the door - it is a bit of a distraction and forces me to keep my door closed more often than my social tendencies would prefer.

Don just left for the evening (early at 7:45 pm) and has made a habit of saying goodnight as he walks out to the parking garage. I know it's not a big deal, but it's nice to take a 2 second break and simply acknowledge how hard everyone is pushing to get the job done.

Maybe it's that bud vase built into his dashboard...