Job Search: Numbers and Thoughts
After I was let go from my previous position in May, I decided to keep track of some stuff. Just for kicks.
Best. Secret Santa. Ever.
If you’ve never heard of Reddit’s annual Secret Santa program, here’s the skinny: every December, participants join together to create a record-breaking Secret Santa program. You draw a name, and mail them a gift. You answer a few questions about what you like, and you get a gift. It’s that simple. And […]
Operation: 2014
I’ve taken a leaf out of Sarah’s book and decided that New Year’s resolutions are to be decided by the end of the month of January. After all, if you’re really going to commit to something, you should give the idea time to marinate (and Lord knows you don’t have time […]
Affordable Care Act sample exchange notice
As you’re (hopefully) aware, the deadline is looming to get the PPACA exchange notices distributed to your employees. I decided to send the notice out last week in order to avoid missing the October 1st date. However, sending the notice out of the blue would be (to put it gently) abrupt. […]
How to topple a Republic
After finishing a 15 hour audiobook on the fall of the Roman Republic, I am taking away the following information. Digest it how you will.
On Facebook posts and Sensitivity and Sealing Wax
I received a lot of comments (both on- and off-line) about the above picture that I shared on Facebook. I didn’t mean for things to get so real. I tend to just post things that are amusing or thought-provoking. Facebook isn’t really the venue for deep discussions – most things […]
It’s November again?
Already? Well, looks like I’m starting NaNoWriMo a few days late this year. Wish me luck!
Fun side project
So on Tuesday, I get an email from Kyle, wondering if I could make a brief video about Romania for a class he’s auditing. Heck yeah, I can! Man, did making these take me back! I’d forgotten how much I love teaching (and all I did was outline).
An Open Letter to My Old Social Networks
Dear ex-Social Networks, I know I’ve been sending you mixed signals, but this has to stop. We had some good times, but it’s over. It’s not your fault; we’re just too different. I never got comfortable with you, and you clearly lost interest in me over time. You seemed more […]
Day 15
Day 15 A meta-life, a life about life; Reassuring, were it to be used as some kind of lesson. Nevertheless, a life that requires reassurances, that experiences only in terms of lessons. Only drawn to the whos, whys, and hows – To know things unknowable. Neverminding the wheres and whats, […]