Tag Archives: life

In Memory of Robert

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

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 →

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RIP, Robert Davis

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

A sad day for me. A Memorial and Grief fund has been set up, if you’d like to contribute.

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Thankful

Posted on November 23, 2017 by

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

Posted on October 11, 2017 by

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 →

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Work To Live

Posted on May 6, 2016 by

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 →

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2015 For Me

Posted on December 31, 2015 by

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 →

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Closing Down for the Year

Posted on December 24, 2015 by

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

Posted on December 18, 2015 by

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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Graduation – An Exciting Day

Posted on December 12, 2015 by

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 →

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Thankful in November

Posted on November 13, 2015 by

I’m taking a short break from technical talk today to spend a few minutes thinking about life. My wife started the Thankfulness challenge in November, and while I didn’t participate, I’ve been thinking about life as I watch her posts. … Continue reading →

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