#TheBestOf… Visiting the ballpark

This is part of a series of articles in which I contribute to uniting our world by showing off a part of my own. A while back, I proposed writing articles to bring people together by showing us something special about your world that you want to share. Today’s topic: the joys of taking in a baseball game. …

I’m speaking this upcoming Saturday, October 3 #SQLSaturday #SQLSat1003 #SQLSatMemphis

This upcoming Saturday, October 3, I will be speaking at SQL Saturday #1003, Memphis. Of course, because of pandemic restrictions, I will not actually be traveling to Memphis; SQL Saturday #1003 is virtual, and I will be presenting from my home office in Troy, NY. (In a way, it's too bad I won't be in …

The #Coronavirus chronicles, part 21: 안녕하세요. 저는 김레몬입니다 #COVID19

In case you don't read Korean Hangul, here's what I wrote above. "Hello. I am Raymond Kim." Phonetically, it would sound like this. "Annyeonghaseo. Jeo-neun Gimrehmon-imnida." At this point, you're probably wondering what this is all about. Why am I introducing myself in Korean? Well, this is another COVID-19 pandemic project undertaking. For whatever reason, …

“Your opinion matters…” Helping people by sharing your experiences

My wife and I have an anniversary coming up, so I started planning a getaway trip to celebrate. (Because of the pandemic, we decided to keep the trip short -- only one night, and we're not venturing very far -- only about an hour's drive from our home.) While I was making my travel plans, …

#TheBestOf… Dining out in Troy, NY

This is part of a series of articles in which I contribute to uniting our world by showing off a part of my own. A while back, I proposed writing articles to bring people together by showing us something special about your world that you want to share. Today's topic: my favorite dining options in …

Social media: should I stay or should I go?

I don't think I have to mention just how prevalent social media is these days. If you're reading this 'blog, most likely you're engaged in some form of social media. Terms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are a regular part of daily life these days. It's gotten to the point that these terms have …

The #Coronavirus chronicles, part 20: Work hard, play hard #COVID19

I think it's pretty safe to say that many of us are suffering from pandemic fatigue. I know I sure am. I've written a few times about my job search frustrations, and quite frankly, it's wearing on me. I've mentioned in my job hunt presentation (which I'll be presenting on October 3 </ShamelessPlug>) that looking …

#TheBestOf… Bringing the world together by telling us about your special world

A wandering mind can be a dangerous thing. 🙂 If you're a 'blogger who's looking for something to write about, read on. Perhaps this will give you an idea. This afternoon, I was doing a mundane, household chore (specifically, I was washing dishes and doing some cleaning in the kitchen), and whenever I do mundane …

The appeal of working for a virtual company

This morning, I had an online interview for a virtual company. For personal and privacy reasons, I won't talk about the company or the interview (other than it went well), but one takeaway from it was that it seems very much like an organization where I'd like to work. If I do land this job, …

Upcoming speaking engagements (as of 9/10/2020) #SQLSaturday #PASSSummit

This morning, I got the official word that I will be speaking at SQL Saturday #1003, Memphis on October 3. Since it's being held virtually, I don't have to make travel plans to Tennessee. (That's too bad, since I understand that Memphis is a cool city to visit, with its music history and barbecue!) I …