By Following the conclusion of projects, I like to conduct a post mortem assessment. A more pleasant term is retrospective or debrief…but I kind of like the ominous sound of post mortem. It’s an opportunity to identify what worked and what didn’t work so that pitfalls can possibly be avoided in the next project. It’s all …
What your RMIS provider won’t tell you
I may singe a few bridges with this post, but here goes! Here are two things that typically drive clients nuts when it comes to their RMIS provider: 1) they won’t tell you no and 2) they won’t commit to an enhancement getting built or a defect getting fixed. Let’s tackle each one individually and …
Introducing Buddy
On March 23rd I started a two-week trial adoption of a dog from Fulton County Animal Shelter. At the end of the trial, if all goes well (meaning I don’t return him), he is mine. I still miss Mavis…but I also miss having a doggy companion. My sister and I have been following various shelters …
Resentment vs Acceptance
I’ve been listening to the daily devotional series for Lent on the Hallow app, which is a Catholic app. I’m not Catholic. I was called Sister Mary Frances at my sorority in college (and sometimes in choir rehearsal). With a name like Mary Frances, I totally understand why – it totally flows, especially with an …
Come Find His Rest
We are in the midst of the Lenten season. In years past I’ve successfully given up things like bread, chocolate, or alcohol (for Lent only — not a permanent lifestyle change!), so I know I’m capable. This year, though, I didn’t have the energy for that kind of discipline. Instead of giving something up, I’ve …
Gratitude challenge – Springing forward
Happy first Monday after Daylight Saving Time. This gratitude challenge will be a stretch for me…but that’s why they’re not called Gratitude Low Hanging Fruit. I truly detest Springing forward. I usually can handle the morning but as the day progresses my functioning goes downhill. So…how can I be grateful for the time change? Hmmm…well …