Category Archives: personal

Home Buying and Technical Documentation

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Bart Leahy

So after much internal debate and neighborhood shopping, I decided to break down and purchase a condominium. As I go through the various phases of home buying, I’m finding and creating all sorts of forms and processes to keep me … Continue reading →

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The Little Things

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Bart Leahy

Several years ago I had a discussion with a Millennial intern who resented the notion of “paying your dues,” i.e., being required to do unenjoyable, tedious, boring, or unchallenging work before being allowed to do more exciting work, get a … Continue reading →

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Translating Wisdom into a Career Path

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Bart Leahy

As I’ve gotten older and have done more unusual things with my career, I’ve found more people asking me for advice. Not just students but peers, which is gratifying because the target audience for Heroic Technical Writing is quite a … Continue reading →

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Home Hunting and Proposal Recaps

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Bart Leahy

I put in a bid for a condominium last week only to have it rejected. It was disappointing because the place matched a lot of my must-haves for a home. Be that as it may, I can always get a … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Short Post

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Bart Leahy

Today is Memorial Day, a holiday for us in the U.S. It’s a day on which we remember and honor those in the armed forces who gave their lives in the service of our country. If the military isn’t your … Continue reading →

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