I had an absolutely delightful new-to-me experience: I went go cart racing. How had I never done that before? This fun adventure was part of DH2U's company holiday party. The course where we went was strange - it was indoor and these were gas cars. Needless to say the exhaust smell was prevalent, and a little… Continue reading She Shall Not Pass
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Driving Late Bloomer
When I took my driving test at age 19, I was completely shocked that I passed on the first try. At the end of our route, I looked at my evaluator, bracing myself for the worst. "You passed. Excellent job! I'll go inside. Park the car and meet me in there." I waited until she was inside… Continue reading Driving Late Bloomer
Drive Versus Fly
I was so glad I was able to make it out for my sister Rebecca's graduation last month. Shortly after I booked my plane tickets, many of my friends started questioning my decision to fly instead of drive. It is about 400 miles each way. I did have a blast on my solo cross-country trip, but… Continue reading Drive Versus Fly
Estimating
Once upon a time, okay nearly half a lifetime ago, I worked for PC World Magazine as the administrative assistant to a senior executive. Although we were not on the content-related side of the publication, my boss had an valuable and very eerie talent: By looking at a mock-up of a cover, she could determine… Continue reading Estimating