Dec 10 2009
I was just tagged by Brent Ozar with this latest blog tag session that harkens to an enclave, a phone, and the worst interview for a volunteer position I’ve ever been a part of (let alone the candidate for). The question posed: “What is Your Greatest Weakness?” The originator of this purging of personal demons in [...]
Dec 5 2009
A month ago many of you who read this blog were either sitting in sessions, half-way through the last PASS Community Summit, or were hearing about it though Twitter, blog posts, etc. So, what have you taken away from those sessions? We all leave these events with minds full and fingers itchy; ready to get [...]
Nov 19 2009
Why should Fridays be reserved for fun and office hi-jinx? I’ve been threatening to do this for quite some time, but starting today I will be converting a legitimate piece of email or vendor documentation I’ve encountered into a fill-in-the-blank-style-rhymes-with-ad-lib form (don’t sue me you-know-who-you-are) for you to use as a stress breaker with your co-workers [...]
Oct 16 2009
I have difficulty finding fault with anyone who took the time and made the effort to run for the PASS Board of Directors. The application alone was quite a challenge (unless you truly enjoy answering the same question multiple times, with simple phrasing changes (right Candidates?) Seriously though. These individuals on the [...]
Oct 6 2009
The decisions you make in Kindergarten can have a lasting effect. All it took was one to turn me into a DBA 25 years removed.
Oct 1 2009
I received notice in the wee hours of this morning that I’ve been awarded Microsoft MVP status. It means more to me than I expected; more to me than perfectly cooked MVP meat (bacon.)
Sep 29 2009
PASS Board of Directors final slate of candidates for 2009 has been announced. Me? Not on it.
