Category Archives: Learning

HEALTHy APPlicationS

I’m not much of an early adopter of cutting-edge consumer tech products unless something appears to immediately offer a meaningful enhancement to my life. When Wi-Fi-connected thermostats first arrived (pre-Nest), it was an easy decision due to the dynamic scheduling … Continue reading

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Goal Setting for The New Year

December is one of the busiest months, but it can also be an exciting time for personal and professional reflection and planning goals. Setting goals helps us stay motivated and in a growth mindset. So, what better time than now? … Continue reading

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The Internet of FREE Things

I get frugal-feeling at the end of the year. Not just from holidays – but also back to school, the family cluster of birthdays, and all the other events we celebrate. And I love creating things to share like short … Continue reading

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Strange Old Uncles

Many types of uncles make up a family. You may have an uncle or two in your family. Some of those uncles are old. Other uncles are strange. And some of these men are just flat out strange old uncles. … Continue reading

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AI’s Impact on My Role as a Project Manager

As one of my goals this year, I would like to learn how to leverage Generative AI (GenAI) in my work as a project manager to assist with the various administrative tasks, such as note taking and status reporting. I … Continue reading

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The Magic of Roman Pastas

For the past month, the Sun has beaten my back deck into oblivion and the splinters between the boards are even splintery-er. The mosquitos have eaten me alive, every single day. But that’s okay—Summer is here again. Where is it … Continue reading

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I’m an economist?!?!?

I’m an economist. You’re an economist. We’re all economists!!! No, this isn’t a take on Oprah. There are no monetary giveaways here. Or are there? When someone says “economy”, I’m willing to bet more than 75% of the population thinks … Continue reading

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March is Women’s History Month!

Happy March Friends! St. Patrick’s Day was this past weekend, the flowers are blooming, trees are budding, birds are returning, and the equinox is quickly approaching.  Spring has certainly sprung here in Boston and we are already more than halfway … Continue reading

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2023, A Pantheon of Curiosities

Several people have remarked to me that this year feels like it has passed by quicker than most. Such a strange year 2023 seems in hindsight. And one without defining characteristics. There is a theory that we sense time passing … Continue reading

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Five Moments of Training Need

During a recent professional development day, I read part of Innovative Performance Support: Strategies and Practices for Learning in the Workflow by Bob Mosher and Conrad Gottfredson. They introduced “Five Moments of Need” and reviewed different instances where staff need … Continue reading

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