I recently read Johanna Rothman’s article on Context Switching. I need to let you, it just ain’t so. Context Switching is Fun! I usually have 3 or more things going on at any time. Right now I’m doing exploratory work for one client (lots of try...
We recently pruned the fruit trees in the backyard. I did it by myself the previous time, and the results were, well, interesting. So this time we did some research, planned the event and waited for a cool spell. Karol would do the directing, and I would do the...
I just about finished the next blog post. The entry had everything. Marvelous content. Humor. Natural seques. I was to the last paragraph and decided to flip from HTML mode to Preview mode. I noticed I forgot to close a “b” with a “/b” making...
If I had six hours to cut a tree, I’d spend the first four sharpening my axe. Abraham Lincoln I’m currently working with a client helping them upgrade their systems to the most recent version of their software. Along the way, we’re refactoring and...
At one time, where I live in North Carolina was within 2 hours of 5 different NASCAR race tracks. Since I’m not originally “from around here”, I summarize NASCAR as “A bunch of good ol’ boys. Drive fast. Turn left.” The locals tend...