Monthly Archives: March 2014

The best spring training trip ever

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Jon

After years of thinking about it, I decided to take my daughter and head down to Phoenix, AZ to experience some of the Milwaukee Brewers spring training camp. And after the experience we had, I don’t think I’ll ever go … Continue reading →

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If you want something, ask for it

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Jon

That advice sounds pretty obvious. If you want something, ask for it. But I’m amazed at how often that either doesn’t occur to people, or they’re simply too afraid to do it. Fortunately, I had an excellent mentor, Pamela Alexander, … Continue reading →

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A small sample of complex problem solving

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Jon

This is just one example of the kinds of problems we encounter and solve every day at work.

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Best to pay attention when spending your money (CONTENT WARNING)

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Jon

When I was in high school, I drove west to Madison (from Milwaukee) for the day to shop around State Street and visit some friends who’d gone to college there the previous there. Back in high school, I did a … Continue reading →

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Considerate means thinking of others

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Jon

I work in a company of roughly 90 people. Between us, we have one refrigerator for people to store their lunches for the day. In my two years here, I think I’ve used it about three times. Today was one … Continue reading →

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