I’d be remiss if I didn’t pause for a moment and wish all community managers a Happy Community Manager Appreciation Day! Community management may be the latest “hot” job, but it is not a new one. It’s been around pretty…

When I lived in Chicago, in the city, I took public transportation everywhere I could. It was awesome when I lived and worked in the city. Catch the Brown, Red or Purple Line to the Loop. In about 20 minutes,…

Guess I have a bit of a fascination with weather. My mother loves to study weather, and she’s been keeping a close eye on systems on this western side of the continent. Mother Nature, however, does what she wants. At…

Saw this in my Twitter stream: UP-N Advisory – Inbound Train #328 Scheduled to Arrive Chicago at 9:05 a.m. – 170 to 180 Minute Delay 170 to 180 minute delay. Whoa. That’s a “work from home” message. If it delays…

If you’re like me, your brain might have thought that is a typo. It should really say “Red Bull Crushed Ice” which would make a little more sense. Red Bull after all, is an energy drink, so calling a drink…

Dealing with courier companies is always a challenge. Despite RFID and advancements in tracking technology, there is still no substitute for human interaction and proper training. Any company, courier or otherwise, is only as good as its people. Only as…

Consider this a “forest for the trees” moment. There’s half a continent between now and what “used to be” which has brought some focus. I didn’t really notice something before, like my DIY tendencies because, at the time, it seemed…

I’m waiting for the bus today, this second day of work and third day in Van, I guess. Yesterday was Irony Day. A year or so ago, I read a book called Escape from Cubicle Nation. Kindle version to be…