In architecture, the very first step in the process is clearly identifying and stating the problem. It took me a while to understand why this was necessary but after a while I realized that it really is impossible to solve any issue unless there has...
Continue reading...November 2019
He Said It Better – A Commentary on Current Architectural Style
When I started writing and put in a section on architecture, I wanted to write about the follies and silliness and stupidity that I see all around me. I wanted to write about those quiet buildings that don’t seem to get the attention they deserve...
Continue reading...Surviving Unemployment – Depression
There is no way to sugar coat the depression that can tag along with being unemployed. I’ve done a pretty decent job of holding it at bay for almost a month, that’s pretty good for me. I thought that I was going to be relatively...
Continue reading...If I Were President – I’d Be A Leader
That sounds silly doesn’t it? The President is supposed to be a leader, we think of him (because it’s always been a him, not because it always has to be) as not only the leader of the country but he is referred to as the...
Continue reading...Surviving Unemployment – A To Do List
Well, there’s no longer a job to go to everyday and suddenly there’s an additional 40 hours in the week. Possibly more if a commute was involved. Here’s a list of things to do while unemployed. Look for a job File for unemployment benefits Evaluate...
Continue reading...The Work Environment
Those who know me personally for the last 10 years can vouch for my hatred of open-plan office spaces and “office culture”. I was working in a particularly bad example of this type of environment over this last year and it added fuel to my...
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