On the way home from a Sam’s Club and MOD Pizza visit, I read John Cleese’s new book, “Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide.” I highly recommend it to everyone...since every job...including for those of us in IT...can be creative (and that is … [Continue] about “Getting discouraged is a total waste of your time.”
Every Company Is a Technology Company
In this new age, every company is an information technology company, whether they know it yet or not. Sooner, Safer, Happier, Jonathan Smart et al … [Continue] about Every Company Is a Technology Company
Review: Boston Scally Cap
So, I am really going to try to make sure this doesn't just become a review site, but I love these caps so much I wanted to do a shout out to the Boston Scally Company. I don't like wearing hats. I have a huge, size 8 head, and even size 8 hats … [Continue] about Review: Boston Scally Cap
Reviews: Hiauspor Cycling Shorts and Mountain Bike Shorts
Well, as luck would have it the second and third items I received free as part of the Amazon Vine review program are both by Hiauspor, Hiausport Cycling Shorts and Hiauspor Mountain Bike shorts. I'll post the reviews below in the order I submitted … [Continue] about Reviews: Hiauspor Cycling Shorts and Mountain Bike Shorts
Review: Cycorld Mountain Bike Shorts
Lest you all worry, Data Guy (Me) is not meant to be a review blog. However, especially when reviews are about things that connect with work or work/life balance, I like putting them here. Additionally, I should note that this I got these … [Continue] about Review: Cycorld Mountain Bike Shorts
Review: Smatree Hard Carrying Case for the DJI Mavic Air 2
https://youtu.be/JLP9xOT1dD0 Please watch the video for a more complete review, but I gave the Smatree Hard Carrying Case for the DJI Mavic Air 2 five stars on Amazon because: It has a great design and sturdy build quality It is functional … [Continue] about Review: Smatree Hard Carrying Case for the DJI Mavic Air 2
Luck Doesn’t Find You
As a general rule, people have to go find luck; it doesn’t find them. Luck is attracted to action and energy; it doesn’t come looking for you on the couch. - Scott Adams, Loserthink: How Untrained Brains Are Ruining America … [Continue] about Luck Doesn’t Find You
Don’t Fear Not Knowing
Robust learning requires humility and the ability to accept ambiguity... You see, one thing is, I can live with doubt and uncertainty and not knowing. I think it's much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers which might … [Continue] about Don’t Fear Not Knowing
Happy New Year! (2020)
Happy New Year to those who have been kind enough to read or share my posts, and to everyone involved in adding to my knowledge and life in 2019. May 2020 be your best year ever and... #LetsLearnTogether. … [Continue] about Happy New Year! (2020)
“Universe, Life, Consciousness”
Earlier today, I ran into an interesting article, “The Ultimate Mystery? –‘Consciousness May Exist in the Absence of Matter’ (2019 Most Popular).” It, in part, discussed Andrei Linde‘s paper, “Universe, Life, Consciousness.” I’ll admit the majority … [Continue] about “Universe, Life, Consciousness”