September 18, 2021
It feels very much like summer despite that autumn is just a few days away. It’s warm and humid, and flowers are still cropping up everywhere in the yard. Spent most of the morning working on my artifacts document for … Continue reading →
September 17, 2017
Last night I stayed up until 11 working on my document that demonstrates how great I am and all the fab things I’ve done in my current role. It will be presented as evidence that I’m the best person for … Continue reading →
September 16, 2021
Things I know to be true today: Preparing to interview for a new role even at a company you’re already with sucks as much as preparing to interview as a new hire. Sometimes you have to stay up late to … Continue reading →
September 15, 2021
Today Dr. Jane Goodall spoke live online at our company, which hosts talks by famous people who are making an impact in the world or who are just plain interesting. The energy of this 87-year-old woman amazes the crap out … Continue reading →
September 14, 2021
Got an exciting call today from the hiring manager of a new role I applied for at my company. She wants me, but I still have to go through an interview process; a “light one,” she says, which means only … Continue reading →
September 12, 2021
We ate breakfast in a little backwater diner out in the Shenandoah, went for a drive and a walk, and then headed for the Appalachian Trail Festival near Round Hill. We listened to a few speakers talk about how to … Continue reading →
September 11, 2021
I spent about 5 hours today taking pictures of unwanted items and putting them on Craigslist, mostly to give away but a few things for sale. Half a dozen things went within an hour of posting, but there are still … Continue reading →
September 10, 2021
Fridays at the office have become a great respite for me. The change in scenery from working at home, and the quiet office with just the right amount of folk to make it not lonely, is something to look forward … Continue reading →
September 9, 2021
The cabinets have been installed in the basement. Goodbye rolling carts. Hello, junk stored away out of sight. The tile is nearly done in the basement bathroom. Peaceful afternoon walk along my local favorite trail. Someone dumped a Capitol Bikeshare … Continue reading →