Workplace Communication Tip #129

Never underestimate the power of using the word “Folks” in your workplace communication.

The first phone call

You may be familiar with the account of the very first phone call placed by Mr. Alexander Graham Bell to his assistant, Thomas Watson, and those simple words which he supposedly uttered. You may not know that a transcript of the entire call was recently discovered, and it’s eye-opening: “Mr. Watson, come here - I … Continue reading The first phone call →

Episode 2 of “The Scientist at Home” is Live!

When I was a child, not only did I speak and think as a child, but I wanted to play professional baseball. When that didn't pan out, I, of course, began hot pursuit of my passion to produce domestic instructional videos. I hope this enhances your day. https://youtu.be/BH6zkLQ4Dd4

Inaugural Edition of “The Scientist at Home” is live!

I have created a Second-Rate Scientist YouTube channel, and the way I see it, there are two possible reasons why.

Getting Results

You know, this quarantine has been really good for our family, and I would be perfectly content . . .

Quarantine Life

I’ve (sorta) got the power!

Brimming with newfound confidence, I decided the time was right to replace a faulty light switch in our basement.

Taking the Bait

Like most of you, I am often besieged while browsing the web by those click-bait article titles that I know are misleading, yet I can't help clicking.

Welcome to the Table

You have a place at the table.

Bringing Down the House

Two words: Cookie House.

Summer Memories

The following is a SM post from a couple years ago, when summer travel was as simple as hopping in the family truckster and heading (for us) south, with giddy visions of several 64 oz gas station Diet Cokes and twice as many bathroom breaks dancing in our mask-free heads! Ah, summer.