bauble

People who think simple, easy-to-understand systems are beneath them.

Translation: The USDA plans to increase subsidies for farmers.

Not that I'm necessarily against such a thing. Food price stability is very important, and farm subsidies are an important way that we ensure it in the USA.

My guess would be the arm, which has to move when moving the mouse pointer.

Embarking on a task, realizing that it requires more foundational work than I'd anticipated, and plowing ahead regardless in an attempt to finish it all in one go. It nearly always leads to frustration and lousy code. Then I have to back off and break it down properly into manageable chunks.