If found that using WordPress, which is what watsol.bardolia.com is built on, was just too heavy weight for they way I’d like to capture and express my thoughts & ideas.  As a result, I’m moving my blog to a new back-end system, www.tumbler.com.  Going forward I will be using the following url thoughts.bardolia.com, not only because I’m changing
I think I found it (the joy that is) at a bar in Montclair, NJ called Just Jakes.  My wife and I had gone to see a friend and his band, Hyperactive, play the other night and had an incredible time.  Not only was the diversity of music (that ranged from funk to rock to swing
since my last post. Â I’m back on the horse now and hopefully I can stay on. Â I have a few posts that I have been in draft format for a while now, if all goes as expected, they will be published in the next couple of weeks. Â I’m also planning on starting a series
I recently came across a term called Commander’s Intent (CI). I briefly mentioned it in a previous post. The core idea behind CI is: The commander’s stated vision which defines the purpose of an operation The end state with respect to the relationship among the force, the enemy and the terrain The enabling of subordinates
I realize that this is a fairly strange title, but it is actually a quote from Rules for Revolutionaries a book by Guy Kawasaki.  I haven’t read the book as of yet, but it is on the list to read. The quote “Eat like a bird, poop like an elephant.” is actually a philosophy that I have
I believe that one of the most difficult tasks we face as software development professionals is scope management. We have all been there, features are added to a system because someone from a particular business unit says the features are a must have. When any system has multiple business stakeholders the problem just worsens. Here
and stand behind your words This has been an issue of mine for some time now.  Individuals that hide behind anonymity.  I am targeting this frustration towards two groups of individuals.  Those that post articles or comments on blog sites that won’t identify themselves.  Their opinions are masked behind some random username that is only funny
Author: Tom Kelly Premise: This book discusses the importance of innovation and how it separates good organizations from excellent organizations.  The Ten Faces of Innovations also details the different personas that can foster & create innovation within an organization. My Thoughts: Go out and buy this book today, you will not regret it.  Some books inspire you, others can make