Michael Abrash's wikipedia page, which predates the blog post, says: “He frequently begins a technical discussion with an anecdote that draws parallels between

Michael Abrash's wikipedia page, which predates the blog post, says: “He frequently begins a technical discussion with an anecdote that draws parallels between a real-life experience he has had, and the article's subject matter. His prose encourages readers to think outside the box and to approach solving technical problems in an innovative way.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Abrash http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Abrash