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It’s been nearly two years since I wrote my last post. Checking my site’s stats, I was surprised to see some decent traffic still hitting the site. So I wanted to send one last update on where I am and … Continue reading →

From: IT ManagerTo: BossCC: Executive DirectorDate: TodayRE: Notice of resignation Boss, This memorandum serves as notification of my resignation from the position of Information Technology Manager for the [company]. My last day will be April 6, 2007. I have decided … Continue reading →

After an intense month, my daughters have arrived! Born in the afternoon on Feb 7, weighing about 4 lbs 10 oz, both are already home and doing well.

Do you know what a modem-router is? I didn’t until I started figuring out how to better integrate the nearly forgotten branch offices at my last job. This modem-router was a Netgear 4-port router with a built-in 56.6kbps modem. Yes, … Continue reading →

I wish you all a great Thanksgiving weekend – even to those not in the United States. I’ll write more next week. Have things to say about grant applications processes and mobilized workers. Enjoy the weekend!

At the crack of 8:15-ish I am out the door and on the subway. I change trains instinctively while reading a paper and ignoring the many thousands of my fellow New Yorkers I pass daily. I manage to get to … Continue reading →

A week in Montreal helped clear the mind of its webs. Sometimes a break from all levels of routine is very much needed. The trip allowed me to evaluate my situation and goals from a less stress-reactive position. Firstly, the … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) day (info). Microsoft is planning to roll it out through automatic updates. Ooohh, Microsoft! Why must you induce IBS (info)? I did rant some time ago about how I thought auto updates were such … Continue reading →

The well-wishes have been very uplifting. But I was not expecting the job listings, offers to pass around my resume, and contacts. I’m stunned and grateful and planning on making the best use of all your help. Thank you, everyone! … Continue reading →

Boss being how he is, no one actually wants to talk to him if it can be helped. As a result I’ve worked independently for a while, with little or no information exchange between him and me. Boss has decided … Continue reading →