The Agony of an Education
Some stories just pop out of my mind. Other stories take time. This one has been forming for the past three months. It should have a subtitle: Why Using Alteryx and Tableau is a lot more fun than using SQL and R.
Moving Soil and Stone
Today was a very physical day. Mother Nature has a way of breaking your back when you decide to move her soil and rocks around.
How Much Data Do I Consume?
I investigate how much data we consume at home and how much it costs us to do so. It was a quick study but one with an interesting set of findings.
How To Build A Gunite Pool (Day 4)
In Day 4 of building a gunite pool, the gunite is sprayed into the pool to build the walls and floor.
How To Build A Gunite Pool (Day 3)
In Day 3 of building a gunite pool, the rebar infrastructure is installed.
How To Build A Gunite Pool (Day 2)
In Day 2 of building a gunite pool, plumbing and electrical chases are installed.
How To Build A Gunite Pool (Day 1)
This will be a multi-part article showing how to build a gunite pool.
The Biggest Surprises of My Life
I was recently given two major surprises by my sister. You have to read the story to find out what they are.
Playing Hooky
This is a story about me and Jett. It is one of those articles I write to document Jett’s life compared to mine.
Tableau, Earth Day, Climate Change and Flying Things
I gave a presentation at the Atlanta Tableau User’s Group and had a great time at the Delta Airlines museum. It was a nice day.
The Making of Episode 2 of the Alter Everything Podcast (@Alteryx)
Making a podcast is not an easy thing to do. Even with mental preparation, saying all that is important is difficult when the microphone is in your face. This article includes some additional thoughts I have on the topics we covered in the Alter Everything Podcast Episode #2.
A Short #Tableau Data Story – #3 (Circa 1996)
Determining how to characterize vehicle performance has been a life-long passion of mine, even if I didn’t realize it until the second half of my working career. I have multiple examples of long-lasting data collection activities that point me in a certain direction. You must read the story to find out what that is.
How My Wife Has Made Me A Better Man (I)
Not only is my wife my best friend, she is a great teacher for me. She has shaped and moulded me into a better man. I owe her a lot of gratitude for caring so much about me and for teaching me great lessons in life.
What It Feels Like to Experience a Kidney Stone
This story explains what it felt like for me when I had a kidney stone episode. The pain was extreme and this story attempts to explain what happens when a kidney stone arrives.
How We Can Identify and Prevent Future School Rampage Events
School rampage shootings need to end. We need to work together to become more observant, to identify people that might commit future mass rampage events.