I remember—I mean really remember, like I mentally inhabit it—a key thing about being a teenager. Want to know what it is? No, it’s not being maniacally horny to the point of being driven nuts by, say, magazine photocopier ads in which 3/4″ of a woman’s midriff shows. (You know, for example.) But that’s definitely … Read more
There is a remarkable essay by Matthew Scully at National Review Online this morning. I had no idea how long it was when I began reading it, and it’s probably too long to manage at work. Save it for when you have 20 or 30 minutes to read it carefully. Be warned that it will … Read more
I decided I wanted to be a technical writer after an internship in 1991. I started getting paid for it in 1994. And shortly thereafter, stand-up training became part of my job description. You see, if you’re the person writing the user documentation, then you’re probably not a bad candidate for such. That’s how the thinking … Read more