Some things just breed story ideas. I’m spending this week in an anti-terrorism class, and discussing this subject just breeds ideas. I struggle with finding conflict for my stories. When you’re talking terrorism and why people do things, that amounts to built-in conflict. Twilight is my cyber-terror novel that needs … Continue reading →
Can’t talk long tonight. I’m reading student papers submitted for an award and have to finish reading them to make recommendations with my committee tomorrow, so we can decide on a winning paper by Friday. Between now and Friday, I get to scrub the organizational charts and manning authorization documents … Continue reading →
There are many complaints about the media and how they are covering the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, but Michael Yon, a writer and photographer, has been in Iraq for some time now (and in Afghanistan before that), finding his own way through the bureaucracy and telling and showing what … Continue reading →
The first day back at work after a week off is always tough. Especially when you know you’re going to retire in a little over a year. The desire for that time to fly is really, really strong. I have tons of work this week, and it’s showing no sign … Continue reading →
And that was just for today. Monica captured a great letter to a product manager in her blog meanderings. If you’re a woman, I can’t imagine you not being able to relate to the letter. If you’re a man, well, you’ll probably recognize some signs. It’s a been a busy … Continue reading →
I’m still struggling to write words, but I’ve composed a book review. I’ll polish it and submit Monday or Tuesday. Human Rights in the Global Information Society isn’t light reading, but it is enlightening. Unless you have a strong interest in maintaining something like this in your personal library, consider … Continue reading →
Technically, I don’t have a lot of perks with this job, but one I am thrilled about is the opportunity to get books. A co-worker stopped in my office to chat this morning and mentioned he had some books I could have. He’s the book monitor for his department, and … Continue reading →
A co-worker saw me in the hall around mid-day and commented, “I’m just going to call you “knife”; is there anything you don’t do?” Since I was just finishing subbing for someone who had a death in the family this week, I had to agree with him — I have … Continue reading →
That’s 245 words I wasn’t sure I was going to get today. I haven’t mentioned much beyond “work has me swamped” this week. Here’s a little more detail:
Continue reading →I got up early this morning to help with the PIE Walk at the Montgomery Zoo. The walk’s purpose was muti-fold. The Partners in Education folks wanted to raise money as well as awareness for their organization. Also, the walk was supposed to be a fun way for families to … Continue reading →