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Tag Archives: life
How are you recharging this year?
This is the end of the first half of the year. I’m hoping it’s been a good half year for you, as it has for me. I’ve traveled less, done a few more things outside of work, but had a … Continue reading
In Memory of Robert
I was returning from a trip yesterday when I got an email from a friend that Robert Davis (@sqlsoldier) had passed away. Unfortunately, this happens more and more to me as I age. Family and friends are getting older and … Continue reading
RIP, Robert Davis
A sad day for me. A Memorial and Grief fund has been set up, if you’d like to contribute.
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Tagged life, syndicated
Thankful
It’s been a long career for me. In fact, I’ve been a SQL Server data professional for 17 years, just over half my life and almost the entire lifetime of the product. In that time, I’ve worked for a number … Continue reading
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Time is Precious
I’ll hear people constantly say they don’t have time to work on their career. They can’t attend a UG meeting to network. They can’t spare a minute to go through a Stairway Series. They have family commitments, kids, hobbies, volunteer activities, … Continue reading
Work To Live
This editorial was originally published on May 2, 2012. It is being re-run as Steve is at SQL Bits. I’m halfway through my career, having spent about 20 years since college working in technology with another twenty to go. The … Continue reading
2015 For Me
This was an interesting year for me. Certainly a time of change with one kid starting high school, one entering his last year, and one graduating from college. These events signal a bit of a change for me, and have … Continue reading
Closing Down for the Year
Today is my last day of work for 2015. I’m actually proud that I’ve managed to take almost all my vacation (3 days left), and will be enjoying myself next week with my family, taking our holiday vacation in the … Continue reading
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A Few Days Off in Space Country
The new Star Wars film opens today, and while I won’t see it then, perhaps I’ll get to it early next week in the shadow of the US space program. My middle son is in his last year of high … Continue reading
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Tagged life, misc, syndicated
Graduation – An Exciting Day
It’s quite an exciting day for me today. My oldest son graduated college this morning, finishing his Bachelor’s degree and beginning the next phase of his life. I’m quite proud of him and just wanted to put a few memories … Continue reading
