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Burningbird

Visual hints and clues – original

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. I modified my Movable Type template to display a small graphic associated with the subject (category) of an posting next to its title. Those who are uninterested in my technology writing can avoid postings with a CD next to the title (as shown with this posting); those who are uninterested […]

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Just Shelley

Sounds through an open window

The weather is cooler and we’re able to turn off the air conditioner and open the windows. With the cool breeze comes the sounds of the neighborhood, normally blocked by the glass. In the night was the sound of the train, whistle fading, lowering as it moves away. The train travels close enough to hear […]

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Just Shelley

Of value

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. I have never had a job I disliked so much that I would want to have revenge on them. Reading Dorothea Salo’s description of a job she left two years ago leaves me a bit in awe at the passion of her dislike. No, I’ve never disliked a job that much, but […]

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Just Shelley

Interviews

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. There are few things I dislike more than interviewing for new gigs, especially in a town where you don’t know the consulting companies, and don’t have contacts. However, my name has now been submitted for several longish contracts at some bigger companies and hopefully in the next week or two, […]

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Just Shelley

Challenges

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. The way of dealing with the stress of the interviewing process is NOT to sit in front of the computer, becoming frustrated at the BS associated with RSS. I need to work on the RDF book, true, but I’m also taking time to do some hiking. In fact, I’m going […]