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So Many Jobs, Yet So Many Without A Job...What Gives?
Once upon a time, applying for a job was as simple as walking into a company and presenting a resume. Often, people could schedule an...
Jun 11, 20213 min read

Is a Second Civil War Inevitable?
The state of our political system here in the US right now is appalling. We have an entire Republican party catering to a minority group...
May 12, 20213 min read

D.A.R.T. Into the Future?
The influx of people into the DFW area is turning it into a thriving metropolis that could soon rival some of the big names here in the...
Apr 29, 20213 min read


Let's Talk About My Eating Disorder
I have been chronicling my fitness journey on this blog for a while now, but right now I want to touch on a subject that might be a...
Apr 23, 20213 min read

My Fitness Journey: Regaining My Stride
Like many others, I was unlucky enough to have a bout with COVID-19. After two weeks of symptoms, another week of recovery, and finally...
Apr 19, 20212 min read


Cancel Culture?
I'm seeing a lot lately about "cancel culture." A lot of people seem to think that discarding old ways in favor of embracing new values...
Mar 12, 20212 min read


A Different Reaction: Update
After I originally wrote this blog, my super amazing, senior software engineer of a husband accepted a new position at a different...
Dec 16, 20202 min read

No, My House is NOT for Sale!
To all of the “We Buy Houses” scammers out there: No, my house is not for sale. If it were, it would be listed with a real estate agency....
Nov 13, 20201 min read


Interview Tips For Interviewers
Occasionally I get spam emails that try to give me “tips” on how to interview properly to land a good job. I get a kick out of the...
Nov 6, 20203 min read


EveryBot
This is another writing contest entry. I hope you like it. L-3440 hovered in the back of the cafe sipping her P-series fuel beverage when...
Oct 16, 20207 min read


What Employers Say They Want vs What They Really Want
One of the most frustrating things about job searching is the unreasonable job requirements. Employers post “entry level” positions that...
Oct 13, 20202 min read

The Scrolls of Wisdom
This is a story I wrote for a weekly contest. I hope you enjoy it. Zuri prepared herself for the ceremony. The Ceremony of Wisdom was a...
Oct 7, 20209 min read


Rage Quit
It’s only 11:00 a.m. and it’s already a rage quit kind of day. I started out playing some of my standard mobile games…and was decimated....
Jul 23, 20202 min read
Experience Comes in Many Forms
My life has taken a lot of twists and turns. I never sought a specific trajectory in my career. Experiences, relationships, and knowledge...
Jun 24, 20204 min read
What’s In A Name?
Minorities have been battling name discrimination in the job market for decades. I’m sure that the results of a new study confirming that...
Jun 22, 20202 min read

Not Very Agile
Agile has become a buzzword to attract developers. The problem is, being Agile means that the structure of the organization is Agile,...
Jun 22, 20203 min read


The Riot Thing To Do
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, there has been an uprising of demonstrations against police brutality. Along with those...
Jun 10, 20202 min read
The Virtual Convention
Until this year, major conventions on any subject were large, commercial gatherings of thousands (or more) people gathered in one...
May 28, 20202 min read
Employer/Employee Relationship: The Truth
There is a prevailing misconception that the relationship between employer and employee is one of master and slave; basically employees...
May 24, 20202 min read
The Importance of Appreciation
My husband and I have been together for eleven years now. Anyone who reads my blog knows that I believe in open, honest communication in...
May 23, 20202 min read
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