Category Archives: personal

What a Difference a Month Makes!

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Bart Leahy

As I noted in my previous entry, I’m scaling back on my Heroic Technical Writing posts. That doesn’t mean work has stopped or I have nothing to say; I’m just trying to be a little more judicious about how often … Continue reading →

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Heroic Technical Writing in 2023

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Bart Leahy

Some of you might have noticed that my posting frequency has dropped off a bit in the past year. This was a conscious decision on my part, as I was facing a lot of deadline pressure from my various customers, … Continue reading →

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More Delays

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Bart Leahy

Sorry, folks…still busy. Work pouring in (billable hours are a good thing), plus some minor surgery this week (ow, but recovering). I’ll try to think of something clever and timely for next week. Meanwhile, be good to  yourselves and the … Continue reading →

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Communicating Technology with Seniors: Back to Basics

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Bart Leahy

You’ve likely got one or two older relatives who are challenged by some aspect of the internet or other high technology and ask for your help. This process can be exhausting or rewarding, depending on how patient you are, but … Continue reading →

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Vacationing Styles, Working Styles, and What Works for You

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Bart Leahy

I’ve been talking with a couple people recently about vacationing. I recently got back from a Disney cruise, and the experience left me feeling like I’d missed something. I had a similar experience when I got back from Australia and … Continue reading →

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