With the third baby on it’s way, the final room on our second floor needed to be finished. That meant running electrical, cleaning the dusty walls, patching cracks and holes left from the aging plaster, painting and carpeting. That is a lot of work and honestly, seems over-whelming if I just look at the list. [...]

I sat down at my computer, as I had so many times, ready to work on a project. I crack my knuckles, get my serious face on and go at it. This is how I’d like to say I am. Unwavering, unflinching and heads-down on my work. Sadly, it’s not. I’m easily distracted. The world [...]

It was the 5th of July. My family and I had just experienced a relaxing and exhausting day with friends at a cabin. We had a great time and I admit I felt relaxed and ready for whatever the week brought. The day started off great, kids sleeping in, we all had a nice breakfast [...]

I use a mind mapping program at work for doing information architecture – mapping out web site navigation for organization. One day while I was slaving over one of our projects I realized .. this can be used for more than just navigation! I enjoy writing fiction. I’m not published. However, letting my mind fall [...]

I’m SUCH a sucker for great, and free, tools to help me do my work. Whether I’m on my personal computer, work computer or a library system – I want to have the ability to do whatever I need without installing or not having the tools I need/want at my disposal. Here is a handy [...]

Christmas decoration from Crestock Stock Images Regardless of your beliefs you have to see it. Experience it. Even fear it. The inevitable attacks around the holiday season. We experience them all the time. Car problems, problems at work or school. Family issues arise. Illnesses ensue. These rob us of something vital. Joy. Hope. This season, [...]

old rusting cars in a junk yard from Crestock Stock Photography Seems like cars are always breaking down. We have a Ford Taurus that is always needing repair. It seems to be a hopeless and never ending battle. But how can one really get away from that? We need cars for every day life. Work, [...]