As 2015 ends it is time for me to look back on my goals for the year. Before I take score against my uber list I like to reflect on some of the unplanned accomplishments and good news of the year, if only to make me feel better about the goals I failed to meet. Here … Continue reading It’s the end of the year as we know it (and I feel fine)
Listing Beyond Forty
It started days ago. Everyone said goodnight to each other as usual, but the next day people were missing. The day after that there were even fewer of us. Each day more people vanish. Normally crowded trains and hallways grow eerily quiet and empty. "Who will be here tomorrow?" You dare not ask the question … Continue reading The Emptying: A holiday-week horror story
A few months ago my boss told me that I need to be careful about not giving other people a chance to talk in meetings. She noted that as one of the more experienced people on our team I have a lot to contribute and should, but she suggested I wait a bit to give … Continue reading 2016 goals: Less talking, better listening
For today's Works for Me Wednesday I am sharing one of my most basic pieces of computer security advice: Enable two-factor authentication (a.k.a. two-step verification) on every account you can. Two-factor authentication is a simple way to prevent someone else from getting access to your accounts. I've written about this before (including here, here, and here), … Continue reading Why you should turn on two-factor authentication
For today's Works for Me Wednesday I am sharing some of the holiday recipes that work for me. I have many favorite recipes that I make every year. The three favorite holiday cookie recipes that I'm sharing below were chosen primarily because they are the ones that are available online, but there are truly among … Continue reading 3 favorite holiday cookie recipes and a make-ahead appetizer recipe
Kim Z. Dale 