Last week, I took some time away from work for a mini digital vacation. My husband and I headed to Tucson, Arizona to get some sun (Oregon winters are notoriously gray) and get in some hiking. It was indeed delightful getting outside and not being bundled up in multiple layers. In fact, by mid-day, we… Read more »
Technology: The Next Language You Need to Learn
My biggest fear: I’ll end up being an ancient dinosaur. You know, the ones that never adapted. We all know what happens. They get left behind. They are considered irrelevant and too onerous to be useful. LinkedIn recently published an article about the top 25 hottest member skill sets and how recruiters/employers can hire for… Read more »
Death Strikes the Office
Right now, my husband is dealing with a difficult situation. His boss was diagnosed with cancer shortly after Thanksgiving, after not feeling well. Last week, the staff got called to the hospital to say good bye, as her family didn’t think she would live through the night. When I got home after work that evening,… Read more »
Best Christmas Gift Ever: The Enduring One
I just got the best Christmas gift, ever. My husband was off on a big hike earlier on Christmas Eve, and I wanted to celebrate some holiday cheer so I thought: “I’ll walk downtown (it’s about 5 miles from my house), and check out Saturday Market.” Right after making that decision, I posted on Facebook… Read more »