More General and Less SQL
Many DBAs liken their roles to being a mechanic, and with everything under the hood of SQL Server these days I think an F1 mechanic is an apt comparison.
Writing
General Core Dump
Every now and then I have an idea. Yes, it’s true. Stop laughing. No, I didn’t say they were good ideas. Sometimes I remember to write these ideas down, usually in Evernote in a notebook titled ‘General Core Dump’. Periodically I look at them and they become something more, perhaps a blog post of their … Read more
Book Recommendation: Writing That Works – How to Communicate Effectively in Business
“For sale, baby shoes, never worn.” I have no idea if Ernest Hemingway ever wrote those six words or not. Nobody else seems to know either. Those six words remind me of the power in short sentences. I’ve been blogging and writing for over ten years. If there is one common thread I have seen in … Read more
This Blog Post Shows I Stopped Caring
This blog post isn’t meant for you. It’s for me, not you. It makes me feel better, I really don’t know how it will make you feel. I hope you feel good, of course, but I can’t control how you feel. Also? I stopped caring. To be more precise, I stopped trying to write content … Read more
When Writing Or Speaking Learn That Less Is More
Big words and long sentences will likely not serve you well as a writer. When it comes to making presentations the same holds true: don’t ramble on hoping to find the words that will have everyone in the room thinking you are the smartest person to ever grace their presence. I’ve learned a few things … Read more
