It’s the day after Christmas and I am sitting here at the keyboard crunching away. Crunching away in an attempt to answer the big question that always comes up at this time of year: What does next week, next year, or five years from now, look and feel like? My answer is: yes. Yes indeed […]
Read MoreSix years ago, Saturday mornings on the sofa looked different. This morning I was was doing my current Saturday morning deal, which is great, fresh ground coffee from @CommonPlace in Pittsburgh, PA, some reading material and a 3.5 lbs. Yorkie (Phoebi) in my lap, it occurred to me how different it looked from my Saturday […]
Read MoreThis is a very BIG question. It has more sides to it than a pyramid built out of mirrors. The short answer is, some should be extended, some should be scrapped. I am on the fence about many of the credits and here’s why: On one hand I feel that the credits are an economic […]
Read MoreAs an independent contractor, a small business owner, or a consultant you can attest to the fact that this is an all-to-common position we find ourselves in. The first thing that I remember to tell myself when in this spot is, don’t be concerned about billing for it. That is indeed my first reaction. I […]
Read MoreAre you trying to figure out how to balance keeping the HVAC for data rooms, computer rooms and telecom locations working at maximum efficiency and performance, while reducing operating expenses? This is just one of several challenges we face as data centers and critical environments continue to evolve. Not so many years ago it was […]
Read MoreStory-telling. Finally I figured out why certain people really stand out to me. Over time I have heard great speakers talk about the importance of being a good story-teller. I heard it, or so I thought, until a series of events this past weekend really stung me, albeit in a good way. Friday morning, bright […]
Read MoreOkay, it’s that time of year again. Once you feel the initial chill of fall, you go to your thermostat and you click on the heat. A properly maintained and functioning HVAC system will be ready to go when you need it. A system that has been neglected may have problems that you are unaware […]
Read MoreWhen you walk in the front door at AirTight, one of the first things you see is a beautiful piece of art hanging on the wall. This isn’t just a piece of canvas hanging there, it is a mosaic of recycled glass, cut into many shapes and sizes to create our logo. A good friend […]
Read MoreMy wife and I have lived in the same condo, in the same building, and have had the same next-door neighbors, for the last seven and a half years. Joe and Debbie, not their real names, have been very good neighbors over the years. They both travel a lot and we seldom see them, but […]
Read MoreJust two weeks ago I had the misfortune of being diagnosed with kidney stones. Who knew that what started out to be unpleasant actually wound up with a nice finish. It began with the usual back pain, discomfort, etc. So after a couple of sleepless nights and restless days I decided to go to the […]
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