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Category Archives: personal
More Changes to Report and Reflections on the Future
Last month saw me in a bit of a flurry as I was informed that my long-time customer had decided not to renew my contract. Panic! Weep! Wail! I probably needn’t have gotten so stressed out, but a career shift … Continue reading
Posted in careers, consulting, education, freelancing, job hunting, personal, workplace
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What a Difference a Month Makes!
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
Heroic Technical Writing in 2023
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
Posted in blogging, personal, technical writing
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More Delays
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
Communicating Technology with Seniors: Back to Basics
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
Posted in education, instructional design, mentoring, personal, technical writing, Technology
Tagged learning styles, senior citizens, technical support
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