Last summer I had a crazy idea — I decided to sit for a professional exam that, if I passed, would certify me as an association executive. I’d have initials after my name on LinkedIn! I am already an association…
Lynda, the Library, and me
The Big!Work!Project! which surely you are tired of hearing of by now involved new software, and a new-to-us way of writing reports. It’s Crystal Reports, which while it’s new-to-us, isn’t very new-to-me. I was using it over 10 years ago…
Biting the bullet: WordCamp Philly
My journey to bring my professional life into the current millennium continues. I don’t know anyone here. I’m completely out of my comfort zone. But I can finally afford to take a class at Temple! I’m playing with my theme…
School days, school days
This week I’m taking a “Fundamentals of SQL” class at the local branch of our County College. I’m a bit nervous, because it’s out of my educational comfort zone (which solely entails listening to Coffee Break Spanish and TechTV podcasts)….
Would've been, could've been
It’s been quite a rejuvenating week so far. We had tickets to the Phillies game last night, but decided to take the financial loss and not go. Why? It was in the 30s and blustery and damp. And they lost…