In today's commentary, I duscuss my interest in interactive web appliations, so-called "Web 2.0". Read my commentary. Continue reading

In today's comentary, I discuss my current job hunt as well as what I like to do, the sorts of jobs I like, the kind of career I want to have, and the sort of company where I would like to work if I had my druthers. Read my commentary. Continue reading

Today marks the winter solstice — the longest night (and the shortest day) of the year. For thousands of years, humans have observed this season with festival, celebrating the end of one year and the beginning of the next. At the winter solstice, humans celebrate the return of the sun. Today in commentary. Continue reading

Today in commentary: I learned a few days ago that the Company That Formerly Employed Me has now laid off some 10 – 20% of its workforce. I guess I was the "canary in the mine". I still feel bad… but less paranoid. Read my commentary. Continue reading

In today's commentary, I discuss a comment, made recently by a friend, that my skills and work preferences "limit the options" in my current job hunt… Read my commentary. Continue reading

In today's commentary I discuss how passion for work can backfire… Read my commentary. Continue reading

Many years ago, in my first "real" (i.e. fulltime, salaried) job, my then-manager said to me: Vicki, you're so good at what you do. Why can't you be good at this? Today in commentary. Continue reading

In today's commentary, I discuss how Rich and I frequently get into "discussions" with people who provide technical support for the various applications we run… The cause of the "discussions" is a fundamental difference in motivation. Read my commentary Continue reading