A good example of clear, concise writing, even if you don’t agree with KO’s politics: http://www.scribd.com/doc/41623358/A-Statement-to-the-Viewers-of-Countdown It will fit right into the part of my class that discusses delivering difficult messages.
I’m Too Old for This
I’m not putting up with bull shit, bullying, or any kind of crap anymore. I’ve officially had it up to ***here*** with people determining I’m incompetent because they don’t like my style . I use to joke that when I
I.B.M.
I’m using the non-traditional meaning of that abbreviation: I’ve Been Moved. I’ve been sent over to the old bldg at work, to be part of a special project. I have a new view. Isn’t it lovely? (please note excessive sarcasm)
A Reason to Watch Football This Season
Brett Favre is in training camp with the Vikings. I think my Sunday afternoon calendar this fall just filled up… I’ve always liked Favre–even in his early interception throwing days. Back when I did fantasy football, I always drafted Favre,
Lost, Then Found
My computers need some serious Spring Cleaning. I have junk scattered all over them, and scattered all over my thumb drives. I need to bring some order to my computing life again. But that’s another task that has to wait
22 Years
There was a reminiscing thread on my tech writers list this morning, recalling the days of DOS and old word processing programs of the past. I realized that it was 22 years ago, April 1987, when I first became really
No, Barney! Not on camera!!
I was watching Olbermann last night, and noticed Barney the Scottie in the background of some old shots at the Bush ranch. And then I noticed he (Barney, not fmr Pres. Bush) was taking a dump. I think the cameraman
Quality vs. Quantity
Note: This is the first incarnation of Design Your Life. It was quite detailed. I never finished it. I have all the materials. It goes on my scrappy bucket list, I guess. I had more success with Cathy’s DYL 2.0,
Big Day
I’ve been awake since 3:30 am. I blame that partially on the time switchover this weekend, and the other part on my nerves about today. Election Day is here. My things are packed and ready to go out to my
What I Sent to My Reps
I’m still fired up about this corporate bailout. I composed this letter in my head on the way to work, and have now sent it on to Norm, Amy, and Betty (Coleman, Klobuchar, McCollum). ********* I have to live