Sorry, dear reader, I just couldn’t resist the pun. Actually, though, even Home pages need to be examined for usability and that’s exactly what happens in the eye-opening book by Jacob Neilsen & Marie Tahir called “Homepage Usability: 50 Websites Deconstructed.” This book reminds me of the many happy hours I’ve spent in the [...]
Once again, Portland is the greenest city in the United States.
The SustainLane U.S. city rankings factor in each city’s ability to maintain healthy air, drinking water, parks and public transit systems, as well as a robust, sustainable local economy with green building, farmers markets, renewable energy and alternative fuels.
Personally I had a hard time adjusting [...]
If you live in Oregon you are really lucky because you have access to Dutch Brothers coffee. It is the only(!) coffee that I have found that tastes good and doesn’t give me a stomach ache. After my son-in-law kept raving about the coffee he drinks I decided to try it. I was hooked [...]
We’re heading to San Diego on March 31, driving down the coast to see all the natural beauty of springtime. We’ll use this blog to share the sights and inspire you to take the drive someday yourself.
The night lights of Portland, Crescent City and the Redwoods, Mendocino’s spectacular coastline, the famous Pier in San [...]
Most people that I hang around with (like my networking groups) can’t believe my energy level. It’s not like some cheerleader for the Chargers but it’s way up there, especially with endurance tests. Most days I’m like the Energizer Bunny. Yea, sometimes I crash, even take an afternoon snooze, but, you know, it’s [...]
We’ve all been told to drink 8 glasses of water each day, but few people do it. The common complaint I hear is that “I don’t want to spend any more time in the restroom.” Well, let’s consider for a moment that argument. If drinking water can prevent diseases such as chronic [...]