My Development Site
This is my Development site. I just learned how to write web apps. Click here to check it out.My Photography Site
The new KD Ironside Photography site is underway. Click here to see the new look.-
Recent Posts
- An Early Spring
- Pivoting
- What Makes a Good Programmer?
- Halfway There
- Defensiveness is not a Virtue
- I Have an Itch
- Embracing My Square Peg
- And So It Begins
- Network’s Antonym: Separate
- Chicago in December
- Got Symptoms?
- I Took those Photographs in a Mirror
- Out with the Old, In with the New!
- Let’s Play Pretend
- Thoughts on Work-Life Balance
Category Archives: Management
If You Want to be Taken Seriously
You need to tell a compelling story, preferably true. You need to demonstrate sound decision making, dedication, and results. Supporting elements like research, testimonials, records, followers, reputation, and connections can be very helpful. Neglecting to manage yourself or your website; … Continue reading
Thrashing our way into the School Year
Summer is winding down and in two weeks, a new school year will begin. For our family, this week marks the beginning of this annual transition. Like millions of American families, we will be going through the rituals of academic preparedness required by our … Continue reading
A Conversation About Firing People
How to End a Relationship with Dignity and without Drama Have you ever fired someone? What about firing friends? I think most of us have done that even if it was in the 4th grade. Some have fired family members. … Continue reading









