As you begin to read this blog, you may be wondering a little bit about how I got interested in this field. A friend recently took this photograph of me for the Delaware Astronomical Society (DAS) member pages and I realized that it really is a good photograph to describe my journey. My arm is […]
When Life Gets Complicated (Part 1)
One of the things that happen naturally as we age is that our minds age as well and tasks that seemed really easy start to feel more and more complicated. Most people wouldn’t think of these as tasks that are all that hard, but for an older person these can easily become confusing to the […]
Can “Good Customer Service” and “Large Corporation” be Used in the Same Sentence?
Unlike some previous essays, this essay will raise more questions than answers. Indeed, it is the community of readers who may provide the answers. One of the benefits of capitalism is the growth of business. One can start a business and grow it to a very large corporation through organic growth, mergers and acquisitions. But […]
Considering Joining A Startup?
Are you tired of working for a large company and feel you need to leave in order to find something meaningful? Or are you new in the workforce and not sure if you want to work for a big company, a small company or a startup? Then you’ll want to ask some questions of yourself […]
How to Take Stock of Expenses When You Lose Your Job
So, you’re job has come to an abrupt end and you’re wondering what to do since you’ve lost your source of income? First, to use the words of Douglas Adams in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, DO NOT PANIC! Instead use what follows to create a realistic picture of your expenses in order to […]
What Happened to Good Writing Skills?
Have you noticed how almost all job postings will say, “Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills?” Have you wondered why they even list this at all? Is there a way that you can get a “leg up” on other candidates by being successful in these skills today? The answer is most certainly, “Yes!”, […]
Giving Back through Citizen Science
Remember those days of university when you joined outside groups to pad your resume with activities to become more well-rounded? You were practicing giving back because you were investing yourself in those non-work activities. But now that you have that job, and perhaps family and probably working to move to the next level, it is […]
I’m Retired! So why am I so busy?
Several of my friends are retired, but still active in activities that interest them. One lament I hear frequently is, “I feel like I’m busier now than when I was working.” Two people have even told me that they feel their retired life is out of control with all their activities. In the corporate world, […]