The company I work for (Clevertech) has a nifty benefit called the “Personal Development Fund” or PDF: “In order to help you grow each year, we provide $1,200 to invest in yourself.” Clevertech Careers Getting a “fund” to work with isn’t too unusual for folks in the IT field but such funds are (afaik) pretty …
I’ve been head down focused on a job hunt (looking for a remote-first developer position) and haven’t blogged recently…but I just had to take a few minutes to share with you a gift I bought for Asher maybe 6 months ago that has been super fun (in case anyone is looking for last minute Christmas …
The Really Cool, Educational, and Fun Gift for Kids: Elenco Snap Circuits Read More »
…Then I’d like to tell you about an online site where you can find quality stringed instruments at great prices! I came across Michael Sanchez of superiorviolins.com several years ago, quite by accident. I played violin decades ago and was considering trying to pick it up again. For some reason I decided to google the …
If You’re Hankerin’ to Start Fiddlin’… or Playin’ Any Stringed Instrument… Read More »
Introduction In November 2012 – two years ago – I wrote an article on height adjustable desks. It consisted of my research on the subject – what options were available, useful articles on the topic, etc. For the last two years I have used a standing desk – essentially a drafting table – for work. …
Height-Adjustable Desks (aka Site/Stand Desks) – 2014 Update. Read More »
I’m an IT geek. IT flows through my veins – I couldn’t get rid of it if I wanted. I’m too old to be a digital native, but I’d like to think I’m pretty close. I’m used to replacing my laptop every two years or so but I’ve been using the same laptop now since …
I Blabber I’ve had issues with sleep at least since I’ve been in high school. I wake up groggy, feel tired throughout the day, experience overwhelming sleepiness at times throughout the day, and then have insomnia at night. Yes, it is as much fun as it sounds! 😛 In 2011-2012 I tried to get things …
I can’t remember when but a few years back I bought a Hoover Nano-Lite from Target. It has served me extremely well but recently broke down and died. I needed a new vacuum – and I like to research before I make these sorts of purchases. Not so much to save money as to find …
I’ve decided to start a new series of blog posts – the longevity awards. This will look at the items I have reviewed in the past and am still using today. The first item is one of the oldest – I’ve had it for over five years – the Stamina InTone Folding Recumbent (Stationary) Bike. …
Five Year Longevity Award: Stamina 15-0200 InTone Recumbent/Stationary Folding Bike. Read More »
Back in September 2013 I wrote about DollarShaveClub which delivers inexpensive and quality razors to your home on a recurring basis for an affordable subscription fee. Not surprisingly, others have jumped on the subscription bandwagon – one of them being ToothbrushSubscriptions – not quite as innovative a name as DollarShaveClub – but it gets the job …
Yes, My Toothbrushes Come in the Mail By Subscription. Read More »
Goodness gracious, there are like a billion different cat foods out there – it is so overwhelming! Even just by a single company there seems to be endless variations! I had recently been fairly happy with the Goodlife Recipe with Chicken Food for Indoor Cats (14 lbs) but then it shot up to the outrageous …