Reflection
Complaining: Not as Great as You Thought
Once, I had an employer write in an appraisal feedback, "I really appreciate it that you don't complain when given a new task." This came to mind when I read Doug "Blue Skunk" John
What You Learn: Database Insights Linger
Last week, I found myself struggling with user account management. If you've ever had to do this, you know what a pain it can be, especially when you're dealing with a mess of CSV
A Baker's Dozen: What I've Learned as a Tech Director
Reflecting on success may accelerate your growth. One approach that can be painful is reflecting on your failure. As a technology director in various sized school districts, I've h
What They Don't Teach You
As I have grown older, I'm amazed at the insights that pop up into my head. These thoughts slip into my consciousness, as if they are sap dripping from a spigot plugged into a mapl
Soldier, Ask Not
Soldier, ask not now, or ever, Where to war your banners go. Blood and sorrow, pain unending, Are the portion of us all. Source: Gordon R. Dickson's [Hymn of the F
Navel Gazing: Twitter
Last week, the moment came and went. It wasn't much of a moment, but I was still shocked to see it happen. Having blogged over 12k entries just here at Around the Corner alone (b
So what?
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Building for Tomorrow's Travelers
One of my favorite poems, The Bridge Builder , has stuck with me since I read it to my oldest many, many years ago. I read it th
