I type really fast. It’s so fast that it’s always been my blog entry method of choice. However since I spend more and more time on a tablet these days, I thought it might be nicer if I could write blog posts from my tablet of choice. See that last paragraph? I dictated it. Then …
Tag Archive: work
Apr 26
What Happens on The Internet Stays On The Internet
Earlier today I received the following email: My name is XXXX. There was an article you posted on your website. jonwestfall.com/XXXX/XXXX Anyway, it is not very flattering. I have been out of the job for a couple of years and have had job interviews, but when this article comes up, it is usually fatal to …
Feb 17
Hacking DD-WRT? Take Backups Early & Often!
I’ve written before about my exploits with DD-WRT, however one thing I forgot to mention in that article, or didn’t stress strongly enough is the absolute necessity that nvram backups are. You see, a DD-WRT router only has enough space to hold a regular configuration plus a bit of customizing. If the space is exceeded, …
Dec 18
Jon’s Gadget Bag – Updated!
While posting a status earlier today I did a search of JonWestfall.com and came across this post from December 2005 (The date on the post is incorrect). I figured if anyone cares, I’ll update you on what I carry on a regular basis now (Amazing how it’s changed in 7 years only in brands, not …
Oct 17
Why Wait In Line For Starbucks?
This morning I stopped at an extremely busy Starbucks. Eight people awaited drinks as I entered, 4 people in line, and about 10 cars in the drive-thru. I calmly walked to the end of the line, and was out the door with my drink in about 8 minutes. On the way out, I held the …
Aug 25
Jon’s “Broken” Day
So I should start this post by noting that as of 7:24 AM this morning, Saturday, “Broken” day has been resolved. Amazingly. So however horrific this ‘bad day’ story sounds, at least I believe it has a happy ending. Yesterday started out like any other Friday. Little did I know that it was the day …
Aug 14
The Pirate and The Butterfly (And The Man)
So those of you who noticed my Short Story of the Day project a few months back probably realized that I am much more comfortable with writing than drawing. I tell the anecdote time and time again that I have no idea how someone who has artists for parents can’t muster up more than a …
Jul 26
What Are “Natural Highs”?
A friend of mine is an engineer, who, in addition to making and blogging about tasty meals, also often posts about her technological triumphs at work. She uses the term “nerd-boner” to describe that exhilarating feeling one gets when they are able to overcome a technological problem or challenge. As someone who has felt these “natural highs” …
Apr 29
#89 The To-Go Cone
Mr. Finny owned the diner in town for over 40 years. His clients included the mayor, the city council, and pretty much anyone who worked within a square half-mile of his centrally located establishment. He was known to serve tasty food at competitive prices, and while newer, fancier, and more specialized restaurants opened around him, he …
Apr 23
#84 Isolation
“Why is Jeremy still here?”, snarled Tom. “I know, the little creep should have left months ago”, Sandra replied. Jeremy Smith, a junior-level data analyst at Strategic Data Initiatives Inc. was not well liked by his co-workers. A natural loaner, Jeremy came into the office when he chose, left when he felt like it, and …
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