Is it really too much to ask that people who say they’re graduating at the end of the current semester with a degree in technical and professional communications be able to do the following? 1) Use standard English and speak…
How NOT to Design a Website
We recently started receiving Biography magazine. I’m assuming it has to be related to FreeBizMags.com somehow—we just get random magazines anymore. In any case, these subscriptions are going to our old mailing address, so whenever one arrives I try to…
LiveJournal Secret Crush Stats
I’ve never really thought about the number of LJ friends on whom I have crushes, but apparently, there are more than I’d realized. Percentage-wise, that is. What can I say? You’re yummy people!
Tech Writing Quotes
I’ve lurked on TECHWR-L from time to time over the years, and made very occasional posts. It’s the deep end, so I mostly lurk. I’ve recently found that I read the messages much more deeply, as I find them more…
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level
Swiped from noelfigart (yes, I am in class, why?)
Graphics Assignment
Eeep! Okay, I knew that the graphics class assignment that’s due a week from tonight involved doing a graph or chart, based on any data we choose. This is the second assignment that’ll go in the portfolio to determine the…
Old Friends
SQEEEE! I just heard from an old friend for the first time in YEARS! I’m so happy!
Caretaker
A friend of mine is seeking a caretaker to live in a 4-bedroom house near Six Flags rent-free for 5-6 months while the house is being renovated. The caretaker will be expected to cover utilities, but that’s it. If the…
Quote: Lisa Goldstein
Thank to papilleau for this bit: People who are still learning make the best teachers… They have not become set in their ways–they do not think that what they believe is the only true way. From The Alchemist’s Door, by…
Hugs to CrimsonBlossom
crimsonblossom: Consider yourself wrapped up in hugs and love. Please visit soon so we can pamper you.