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Simplicity rules.

This past month I moved across the country, back to the Seattle, Washington area.  I love it here!  And, I’m glad to be back.
This trip back was done with everything I own able to fit into my truck with the top carrier.  It was not really that tight of a fit.  That’s mostly because I don’t [...]

Another Super Obvious Strong Password Reminder

Twitter recently banned the use of some passwords that are way to easy and obvious for “the bad guys” to exploit.  The commentary on weak passwords is so strong and obvious, yet so many people ignore the warnings and just don’t care.  When users maintain weak passwords, and their computers or phones or bank accounts [...]

information overload

It’s always time to simplify.
We need to make information simple.
We need to listen and organize and purge.
We need to be patient with those around us who adapt at different rates.
We need to revisit our approach.
I just watched this “Web 2.0″ video again.  It is information overload.  Yet, it also is about managing external perception.  It [...]

A Fun Contest with Many Thanks

And, another feature (video!) gets some press.  WordPress is just kickin’ tush with their features and support!  They’re having a contest to find the best 30 second video about giving thanks and what brings you joy.  Pretty cool, if you ask me.
Here’s there video about the contest.  I think this video is pretty cool on [...]

What are you doing with your life puzzle?

Barry Atkinson is spending time and energy on one of his passions.  I’m helping him with his blog and getting that puzzle piece situated.  Mostly, I’m watching the picture take shape!  It will be fun to watch this story unfold.  See ScoreboardEh.com for some hockey cards from Candada, eh!
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Platform Agnostic

I think I want everything to be platform agnostic.  But, I’m not sure about reasons why I might not want that.  I think I’d like everything I do, as it relates to computing and technology and communications, to be able to be done on any platform and to be seamless.
Am I missing anything?  Is there [...]

leadership

As I venture through new challenges in life, I am constantly aware of the leadership that is around me, that I am following and I am even aware of people who look at me for leadership.  Leaders are human and make mistakes.  That has often been one thing that has endeared me to the leaders that I am following…  Great [...]

remembering

9/11/2001

mini transfortmations

Apple is evil.  –>  Apple rocks!  I love my MacBook Air.  I love my iPhone.  Good customer service goes a LONG way!  Great customer service breads loyalty.
Anthony Bourdain is stupid.  –>  Anthony Bourdain rules!  No Reservations kicks butt.  Kitchen Confidential sparked all sorts of creativity.  Writing and reading things that stretch my horizons is healthy [...]

AMEN!!!

If Job Applicants Designed Selection Procedures

The application form would be easily completed within a short period of time.
The job requirements would ask for what is truly required to do the job.
No one would be invited to interview for a job that is already filled.
Applicants would receive an acknowledgement notice once their application is received.
They would [...]

Success Prep

10 Skills You Need to Succeed at Almost Anything
[HT: Clint Covington]

Exciting, Beautiful Day, Full of Change!

The changes in my life over the past couple months, and the changes coming in the next couple months are radical and exciting.  I’m about to download OpenOffice.org, for the first time, ever!   I’ve had amazing connections with Microsoft and have been doing work in IT for more than a decade.  So, here I [...]