*Bah humbug alert* There's a standard holiday greeting procedure that needs to stop: The generic business holiday e-card greeting. I'm not talking about retail holiday emails with coupons, "e-cash," discounts, etc., I'm talking about a holiday greeting via e-mail. , And the worst culprits seem to be organizations that provide professional services. Or it could … Continue reading Pet peeve #27: “Happy holidays from [insert company name]”
For Adam's Engineering & Design class, they split into groups and work on a semester-long project. Each group chooses a "real" engineering problem, create a solution and present it to a group of judges. Adam and his partner chose something soccer related. Above is one of the slides from their presentation. It's a watch-like device … Continue reading Adam’s engineering presentation
It wasn't that long ago when organizations were offering perks like gum memberships, Friday afternoon beers and on-site massages to keep the best talent. Or that a higher salary was the key to landing the best workers. Not so anymore. There's something else that American workers want more...flexible work options. Younger generations, Millennials and Gen … Continue reading Flexible work is key
Thursday, Nov. 28 Thanksgiving dinner was at our house this year - which means... steak, salmon, chicken, mashed potatoes, fruit salad, mac-n-cheese, fresh veggies + hummus, rolls, pumpkin pie and ultimate chocolate cake. What we're thankful for this year: Parents and coaches who don't yell at referees. Kitty litter, 1030 oil and charcoal. Boys that … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2019
The boys had a week off for Thanksgiving so we scheduled our first college visit for Adam. Monday evening we headed south to the University of Tulsa. The university has a good electrical engineering program. We received a one-on-one tour with a student (they match you up with someone with similar interests - our tour … Continue reading College visit #1 – University of Tulsa
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