A Short Story of Good Karma
This is a glimpse into my life with my son Jett, as I try to teach him lessons of life. Each night I read with him and tell him a story about some aspect of life on planet earth.
Why @Alteryx and @Tableau Are Sticky Products
It has taken me a while to understand something important about Alteryx and Tableau. Each of these products are very sticky. By sticky, I mean that I have become dependent upon them to do a lot of different jobs. They both are great products for different reasons, but the combination of them is hard to beat when working with data.
It’s July 25th, So Why Is It So Cool in the South and Midwest?
It is not easy to explain the significance of the global warming work that I am doing. There are times, however, when the data sets align perfectly and I try to use the information to help people understand global warming. Today is one of those days – July 25, 2019.
The Daily Digest of Worldwide Global Warming
I have been on a mission for five years. This mission continues to fascinate me as Mother Nature is sharing her secrets with me. I have been working to understand global warming so that I can teach people about what is really happening on our planet. This is my story.
Living the Analytics Dream Via Global Warming, Mapbox, Tableau, Alteryx, Anya and Allan
Each day I get to fulfill my analytics dreams. This occurs because of great software from Alteryx, Tableau, and Mapbox, as well as having very talented friends like Allan Walker and Anya A’Hearn. To learn about my latest global warming insights, read this article.
KC Special Episode #3: How Speed Leads To Success In The NFL
As part of the NFL Big Data Bowl in late 2018, I created a presentation that discusses how I explored game data to uncover insights on how NFL player speed can lead to NFL success. The results weren’t always what I expected them to be!
KC Episode #25 – Getting Crushed by A 7-Year-Old
Racing up a lighthouse isn’t an everyday experience. When you try to beat your 7-year-old, it becomes abundantly clear that you’ve had to much computer time and not enough training time!
KC Episode #24 – Proof of How YouTube is King
YouTube is king when it comes to reaching people with your message. There is no doubt in my mind that this is true. In this video, I give several examples that compare and contrast the effectiveness of YouTube, Linked-In, and Wordpress.
KC Episode #6 – Bridge City Woodworking Tools
In this episode, I discuss and show a few examples of the beautiful, precise, and functional Bridge City woodworking tools.
KC Episode #5 – My First Woodworking Project
This is the story of how I created my first woodworking project. This story goes way back to the mid-1960’s. I wonder if I owe my love of woodworking to my first mentor.
KC Episode #20 – The Kenny Cool 100 Percent Guaranteed Hiccup Cure
In Episode 20 of the Kenny Cool series, I give thanks to my Aunt Birdie who taught me a sure-fire hiccup cure. It has never failed me and now you can give her thanks the next time you have a case of the hiccups.
KC Special Episode #2 – The Microsoft Miss and Career Choices
In KC Special Episode #2, I revisit a decision I made to bypass a job offer from Microsoft, back in the 1988. I sometimes wonder how different my life history would be had I taken that job, although I would still make the same decision today knowing how my life has unfolded!
KC Special Episode #1 – Zen and the Art of Acealytics
In the first Kenny Cool special edition video, I thank Tableau for choosing me to be a 2019 Zen Master. I explain some behind the scenes attempts I made to work for Tableau. Even though I was never hired, I continued to pursue my Tableau passions ,and now I am a bit of a Tableau historian.
KC Episode #4 – How To Use The Data Blends Blog
In Kenny Cool Episode #4, I discuss the various methods available for using the Data Blends Blog.
KC Episode #3 – The Locking Desk
In Kenny Cool episode #3, I discuss a really cool antique desk that features an internal locking system.