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By Johanna June 23, 2013 ask for help 4 Comments

Yesterday, Mark came banging down the stairs. Clang, clang clang. “Do you need me to do something for you?” I yelled through the door. I was somewhat alarmed. “Nope, I…

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Feedback on a Runner’s Progress

By Johanna December 27, 2012 ask for help 1 Comment

Shaina has learned something from her training for her Boston Marathon run. Here is her update: In my mom’s first blog post about my marathon training she mentioned that I…

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Try Something, Get a Little Feedback

By Johanna November 13, 2012 ask for help 1 Comment

I’m not a runner. Never was, never will be. But, Daughter #1, henceforth known as Shaina, decided to start running about a year ago. She decided to do a half-marathon…

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Please Hold My Hand or Pair-Walking

By Johanna October 10, 2012 ask for help No Comments

During the past few conferences, I’ve been tired. My knee has been great, but my quads are not quite strong enough to support my weight for all the standing I…

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Jothy Rosenberg: Inspiration for All

By Johanna June 26, 2012 ask for help No Comments

I met Jothy Rosenberg back in the ’90s when I did some consulting work at one of his high tech startups. At the time, I thought “This guy is not…

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Belgium Visit With Friends and a Wheelchair

By Johanna March 20, 2012 ask for help 2 Comments

I’m back from Belgium Testing Days. I had a blast. When I was in Belgium, I had a chance to visit with Yves Hanoulle and his delightful family. Lisa Crispin…

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Help Does Not Have to Be Reciprocal Right Away

By Johanna December 12, 2011 ask for help 4 Comments

I had a delightful lunch with a colleague last week. He’s looking for a job. I had asked him to connect with me on LinkedIn, because his email had bounced,…

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Turn the Lights On, Please

By Johanna August 24, 2011 ask for help, support 1 Comment

I’m all for being green. We recycle. We moved to the compact florescent light bulbs early—probably too early. Mark grumbled about expensive those first generation light bulbs were. Now when…

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Learning That Cooking Requires Head Turning

By Johanna April 20, 2011 ask for help, see reality No Comments

I learned a lot about my vertigo this week. I learned that cooking requires head turning. Now, some of you might be saying, “Duh, JR. I could have told you…

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Another Socially Awkward Moment: Help Please

By Johanna March 14, 2011 adaptable, ask for help 14 Comments

Being deaf in my right ear makes for some socially awkward moments. They often occur on airplanes, especially if I’m sitting on the left side of the airplane. Planes, even…

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