A Point of Time

For some time now, I've been aware of parallels between parts of my life; personal, professional and educational experiences and lessons carrying over and crossing lines.  Until today, I've referred to them as parallels, like some sci-fi/Trekkie alternate dimension theory.  A more accurate way to reference this would see them as intersections.  Regardless, they fascinate me when I recognize them.  Generally, I see them as reinforcements.  I've been able to interpret them and recognize the subtle meanings I see.  For instance when I was taking an advanced forensics class for my Masters degree, an acute sudden need for an investigation at work using the same tools and techniques I was performing labs on for school (within one month of starting the class) was requested.  This was concluded by teaching a lower level forensics class @ ITT Tech, where I was an Adjunct.  Pretty straight forward.  In this situation, I was learning what I needed and having that knowledge reinforced through the demands of my job.  To bring it back full circle, I was teaching it, albeit at a lesser degree.

Things have changed a bit.  I've graduated, I'm not taking any classes either, and I'm not teaching since the relocation.  I've had a couple other 'intersections' since I've been here.  But generally, they are pretty standard life lessons; same as before, reinforcement of a experience.

This one feels different.  As I sat in my car for lunch, reading tweets and catching up on Infosec news, I became aware of another intersection.  What I failed to mention is historically, I've never seen more than 3 lines.  This time, there were 4. It might simply be coincidental and maybe a bit conspiracy fueled.  I think the 4th existed because I failed to recognize the second and third ones sooner.

It started yesterday, at lunch.  I haven't been going out to lunch a lot lately.  lately, it's been listening to music in my car, playing on my phone.  Ok, sometime I nap.  So hitting a Chinese buffet (on the other end of town) was just not in the plans.  What ever is being told, required me to go to lunch to get first line.
As with all Chinese dining, no meal is complete without a fortune cookie.  A slightly stale, sub-par quality treat holds the first of  the four intersections.

Intersection 1

Next came a post I found on an VERY old company site later than evening, rather accidentally.

Intersection 2

The last 2 game today, during lunch, while reading tweets, following links and reading blogs.  This one directly talks about what the 'old domain' didn't have; the ability to keep time...

Intersection 3 - Old, but new news
Courtesy of http://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/04/new-threat-can-auto-brick-apple-devices/

Intersection 4, I found in a series of links and blog posts that caught my eye.   Though only mentioned in passing, it was this intersection that caused me pause; another reference to time.

Intersection 4
from http://www.tenable.com/blog/tailoring-the-nist-cybersecurity-framework-for-a-precise-fit 

Without a contextual understanding of my life, saying what, if anything this means would be difficult, it not impossible.  I found these in a particular order for a reason.  Like all ovvrly interpretive symbolc fables, this too can be fulfilled after the fact.  One thing is sure, only time will tell.