A Good Cause #SeattleSummitMoments
This is another memory of the PASS Summit, this one inspired by Argenis Fernandez, who wanted to raise money for Doctors Without Borders. I wrote a bit about the...
2022-10-28
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I Hope Someone Brings Back Game Night
A few years ago at the Summit, Andy Warren and I set up a Game night. We convinced the organizers to give us a room for a few hours...
2022-10-28
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Daily Coping 28 Oct 2022
Today’s coping tip is to realize you can’t do everything; what are your three top priorities now? It’s a few weeks before the Data Community Summit, volleyball starts, vacation...
2022-10-28
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Daily Coping 27 Oct 2022
Today’s coping tip is to write down three specific things that have gone well recently. Easy, as a lot of things have gone well. I’m going with some travel...
2022-10-27
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Daily Coping 26 Oct 2022
Today’s coping tip is to recognize that you have a choice in what to prioritize A good one for me, especially as I’m a little stressed and overloaded with...
2022-10-26
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The SQL Server Central Casino Party #SeattleSummitMoments
Redgate started a new marketing thing and I like it. They’re asking for memories of attending the Summit in Seattle. I’ve been lucky enough to go to many of...
2022-11-07 (first published: 2022-10-25)
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Daily Coping 25 Oct 2022
Today’s coping tip is to share a helpful quote, picture, or video with a friend. I usually enjoy sharing quotes with friends on their birthdays. Those of you who...
2022-10-25
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Daily Coping 24 Oct 2022
Today’s coping tip is to find joy in tackling something that you have put off. I on not a bad procrastinator, but I do put plenty of things off....
2022-10-24
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From Manual to DevOps at the Data Community Summit
This year the annual PASS Data Community Summit is hybrid, both in-person and virtual. It’s exciting to have this coming back and I look forward to seeing people in...
2022-11-04 (first published: 2022-10-21)
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Daily Coping 21 Oct 2022
Today’s coping tip is to do something constructive to improve a difficult situation. My life is amazing, but there are certainly some difficult times. Sometimes at work, sometimes at...
2022-10-21
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