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My Father ….. Eight weeks ago
Eight weeks ago was my father’s last day of life, and my last day having a parent I could see, touch and who could hear my words. I have continued onward with my life, which included attending the funeral of another wonderful man I knew. Without asking I have been given a repeat lesson and…
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” I use my time wisely. ” An affirmation that serves me well.
Using time wisely has long been a major concern of mine. I’m sure I am not unique. Time is for many of us our most limited resource, blessed as some of us are with sufficient resources to live our lives well. Time is a fixed resource for all. One thing I have made time for…
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Guerrilla Usability
Guerrilla Usability: The act of providing usability advice without being asked and without compensation, especially when done to advance a worthy cause. (Allied with Guerrilla Ergonomics) The term Guerrilla Usability was inspired by “Guerrilla Marketing” which has as a core element acting in ways that surprise and are unexpected. People don’t expect others to offer…
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Sharing Our Knowledge to Benefit Others
Is sharing what we know with others, and putting our effort into meaningful, good work important or desirable? ….. Yes! Three years ago I left my corporate ergonomics…
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Unseen and Unheard
If I speak they might hear me …If I move they might see me ………. in the forest …Hikers, runners and walkers pass by ………. their words easily…
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Seeing with a Camera – On what do we focus, in the world around us? (Part 2)
Viewing the world in the frame of a camera allows me to zoom in, see detail and relationships among shapes, light and dark, colors, objects and more. These…
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Eyeglasses – On what do we focus, in the world around us? (Part 1:)
I recently bought a new pair of eyeglasses, and found in this an area for focus and significant impact in our lives. Many of us spend considerable time…
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To share or not to share, that is the question.
As an ergonomist my work often put me in a position where others were relying on me to point out opportunities or omissions that, if addressed, could make…
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My time to write has arrived
I have tended to be silent and listen to others, most of my life. Except when invited to share, I rarely insert myself into group conversations to tell…
