There’s something broken in our culture when we try to make a virtue out of a lack of financial resources. We glamorize it by calling it “hustle”. We talk about everyone needing a “side hustle” that they might one day … Continued
This year has been pretty rough for everyone. I don’t know who I’m writing this for, but I’m sure there’s someone out there that’s got the same pain going on as I do. We started the year with whatever personal … Continued
This is the eulogy I wrote for my father and delivered at his memorial service on August 2, 2020. Let me start by saying that every one of us will have a different view of Dad, as unique as our … Continued
I’m thinking about my father a lot lately. Honestly, I feel like I should post something else, but I’m going to end up posting the eulogy I wrote for him. It’s only been a couple of weeks, but I had … Continued
William F, Hoffman, Jr., “Bill”, beloved husband, father and grandfather, 91, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Huntley, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy, his children; Bill and Karen Hoffman, Cheryl Price, Karin and Jerry … Continued
I’m anything but a professional programmer, but occasionally, I make stuff. Sometimes, in my day job, I have to solve a particular problem and the only way I can manage that is via some small bit of programming. Usually, it’s … Continued
There’s still time to fix some mistakes. Since the COVID-19 lockdown started, I put on at least fifteen pounds. Working from home, literally steps from my kitchen, combined with a little stress eating really did a number on me. Especially … Continued
Make no mistake, mental health has always been an important issue for me. But, with the pandemic lockdown, as loose and unrestrictive as it has really been, I feel all kinds of anxiety and depression that I normally only have … Continued
I always seem to have more expenses than money. The other day I was working from home and my wife came to get me in a little bit of a panic. There was a considerable amount of standing water in … Continued
Everyone’s IT budgets are shrinking this year, and probably next year, too. This isn’t the first time I’ve been through a down-turn in the economy. And, every single time, no matter what the industry I’m in, IT and software purchases … Continued