Remote Work
- Aggressive TransparencyWhen you work remotely, it is important that coworkers know you are present and involved.
- Context SwitchingBeing focused and productive is a great feeling. When you switch tasks to something else, there is a delay before you reach maximum focus on the new thing. That delay is the cost of context switching.
- Work Without MeetingsMeetings and interruptions are two of the worst things about working in an office. When people work remotely, it becomes a little more difficult to interrupt people and start meetings. That is a good thing.
- Remote Work and Family: Dealing With InterruptionsWhen you work from home, people are tempted to interrupt you. Here are a few tips on how to deal with that.
- Remote Work EnvironmentSetting up your own work environment is both an opportunity and a challenge. Here are some things that have worked for me.
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Introspection
- Symbols and AssociationThe feelings associated with typefaces change over time.
- Science is a Sugar CubeAn odyssey in household dialect.
- Sea of InformationThe Wende Muesum in Los Angeles has book-lined halls. The books are written in a language I do not understand, using an alphabet I do not know.
- HikingHiking is a great activity. The only equipment you need is shoes. Also, a network of geosynchronous satellites connected to a miniature portable computer that tells you where the heck you are.
- Small MourningsMourning is about adapting to new circumstances.
World
- Erick Schat’s BakkeryErick Schat’s Bakkery in Bishop, California has the largest variety of bread I have ever seen.
- Walking Around DublinWhile in Dublin, I walked everywhere I needed to go.
- Things To See In DublinThis is just a few of the things I enjoyed. There is a lot more than this to see in Dublin.
- Three Ways to Avoid Roaming FeesTraveling with a phone does not have to involve roaming fees.
- Fajr Beirut Handmade NotebooksNotebooks are a treasure for creative people. Buying these notebooks helps a good cause.
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Tech
- What is a Regular Expression?A regular expression, also known as “regex”, is useful for complex searches.
- Bear: a Markdown Note EditorBear is an elegant way to make notes and write documents.
- How to Switch Phone ProvidersI have switched phone providers a few times. Here are some things I learned along the way.
- Three Ways to Avoid Roaming FeesTraveling with a phone does not have to involve roaming fees.
- Verizon Phone Service – A ReviewVerizon is a premium service, on a premium network, at a premium price.