Monthly Archives: November 2009
A systems consultant looks at the glass half empty/full
First of all, what is the volume of the glass? How much liquid is actually in the glass? What is the liquid? Start with data, people. Has anyone even verified that it is indeed a liquid in the glass? Geez. … Continue reading
Meeting Lunch
I swore when I started blogging ten years ago that I’d never have posts like “What I ate for lunch.” But I’ve never had the unique experience of eating a healthy locavore’s lunch of cheese and crackers at my desk … Continue reading
Drink Dogma
I want to drink with this guy. Or at least buy a drink from him. Not that I am a big drinker or bar-goer, but I am a big fan of people who are passionate and thoughtful about stuff that … Continue reading
Here I am, God. Now what?
I have been admitted into discernment for the diaconate program of my archdiocese. I can truly say that I am open to whatever I am led to. I have no attachment to either outcome. All I want to see is … Continue reading
Birth of Adorkable
Act I: Coining a Term Gracie: “Oh Aaron, I love you. You’re so adorkable!” Mommy: (laughing) That’s a great word. Where did you hear that? Gracie: I made it up. Daddy: The irony! You are our most adorkable kid by … Continue reading
Why do you ask?
Fresh: Mommy, how long does my medicine last? Mommy: What do you mean? Fresh: My morning medicine. How long before it wears off? Mommy: About 12 hours, more or less. Daddy: Why do you ask, buddy? Fresh: Mr. Vaughan. He … Continue reading
The Prudent Idea Monster
This is my latest new-to-me find — The Project Shrink. The post that caught my attention is about the care and feeding of new ideas on an agile project team. Something that is very work-related for me right now. As … Continue reading
“Turn the other cheek” and other systems engineering principles
In prayer this morning, God revealed to me what a good Systems Engineer His son Jesus is. As I can identify with wanting to brag on your kid, I followed that direction in my morning meditiation. I let God lead … Continue reading
Green Grocers and Numeracy
Very interesting analysis in Slate Magazine analyzing the environmental impact of various crops. It turns out it is very hard to determine exactly, even for organic products, whether this fruit or vegetable or that one is better for the planet. … Continue reading
Truth in Advertising
Best. Commercial. Ever. I have no need for a mobile home, but I’d like to find a way to buy something from this guy. Simply for his truly awesome commerical. Apparently there is a site out there that celebrates the … Continue reading
What’s in your thought bubble?
This video might be the most useful three minutes of your day. Not so much for the health care talk, which you may or may not agree with, but for the innovative use of media. I’ve never seen a more … Continue reading
Dia De Los Muertos
I hope I don’t get in too much trouble for this, but I set up a “shrine” of sorts at work. In the empty cube next to me, I put up an All Souls Day sign with a hastily colored … Continue reading