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The Art of Email Etiquette: Proper Use of TO and CC

Posted on May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 by Rob Gjertsen

In the realm of email communication, mastering the subtle art of addressing your recipients correctly can make the difference between clear, effective communication and a cluttered, confusing inbox. As an IT professional with 26 years of experience, I’ve seen the evolution of email from a revolutionary tool to an everyday necessity—and along the way, I’ve […]

Moving SUCKS

Posted on July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 by Rob Gjertsen

I do not enjoy moving, and our townhouse feels empty. It feels, hollow. When we moved into our townhouse, it was the fifth time in three years. This does not include the times when we had to move the office for the company, and I had enough at that point. 8-1/2 years later, and we […]

As Canada Votes…

Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 by Rob Gjertsen

I think few elections I have been able to partake in, have left me feeling so hollow as this one. I have come away from this group of candidates, wondering who it is best NOT to vote, and I feel empty as a Canadian today. There are so many things which either the party itself […]

Letters to Freya: Din Flott-Tante Louise

Posted on October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 by Rob Gjertsen

Hello Little One, In November of last year, we suffered a loss in our family. Your Great-Aunt Louise passed away, aged 95. She was your Bestefar’s oldest sister, the matriarcal figure of the Gjertsen Family at the time, and meant a lot to both your Mom and me. She met you on three different occasions, […]

Tech Insight: Facebook is for Sharing, Not Storing

Posted on September 14, 2019September 14, 2019 by admin

When was the last time you held an actual photo album or printed photograph in your hand?

A Blank Page

Posted on April 20, 2019April 20, 2019 by Rob Gjertsen

First, you start with a blank page. That’s where you begin. Then, you start pressing keys. As you type, the cursor moves across the screen. But, does what you write make sense? Is it cohesive? So, you go back and review what has been said. Does it deliver a message? How, is it that we […]

Coincidence or Not…??? Not OC…

Posted on March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 by Rob Gjertsen

If… A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Equals… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Then […]

Day Off Musings

Posted on January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 by Rob Gjertsen

A rare weekday off, on which I have zero intention of doing any ‘work’. So far I’m failing… As I sit at Starbucks, waiting for the Ford dealership to complete some work one of our cars, I am trying to catch up on my personal email that I have neglected going back to the Spring […]

A Great Dinner

Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 by Rob Gjertsen

Last night was our annual company Christmas party. It was a great meal partnered with matching conversation with many. I always look forward to the event, which I always hope everyone enjoys. This year saw 38 attendees, including guests, and I think it was a very perfect size all said and done. This year we […]

Clarity and Inspiration

Posted on November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 by Rob Gjertsen

As I search for clarity, inspiration, direction and meaning, I find myself fighting my own thoughts, emotions, and mind. The last year has been a terrifying daydream gone wrong. I find myself increasingly defeated at every turn in my normal interactions, and yet out of nowhere I find clarity. I had a meeting yesterday in […]