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Schaumburg, Illinois

Locale: Schaumburg, Illinois

Week of: 8/14/2023

         The week of 8/14 I was back in my old haunts, Schaumburg, Illinois.  I delivered that basic Networking class again, and spent some time seeing old friends.  There was one snag in everything, a snag of a personal nature.  I forgot to pack my daily medicines, I had to meet my other half one Tuesday after class.  Fortunately I can go about a week without taking them, so all was well.


         I hate to say this was the same ol' same ol' for this class, but it was.  We ran a little behind getting the hands-on exercises done, but they were completed.  Sometimes I'm surprised at how long it can take students to do what seems so easy.  Then I remember that I've been delivering this class for about 16 years now, it should seem easy!  I often think (and know) that I spend too much time talking about subjects in the Powerpoint slides instead of minimizing time on the ones I don't need to focus on.  It's all a matter of timing, and knowing the subject matter.  The more you know, the more time you spend on subjects.  It becomes a matter of knowing what to focus on, and what can be minimized as far as time goes.  I'm adjusting, have been adjusting, and will keep it up all the time.


         Current schedule, in case you're interested.  Any dates after October are subject to change, but I haven't seen many changes recently, only additions.  The schedule for 2024 resident classes has been posted.  I am scheduled to deliver at least one class every month.

Week of:

8/21: Los Angeles (currently there)
8/28:  Washington DC
9/4:  Work from home
9/11:  Schaumburg
9/18:  Los Angeles
9/25:  Washington DC
10/2:  Vacation - Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque!
10/9:  Vacation - Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque!
10/16:  Marin County, California
10/23:  St. John's Newfoundland
10/30:  Work from home
11/6:  Kent Washington
11/13:  St. John's Newfoundland
11/20:  Thanksgiving
11/27:  Los Angeles
12/4:  Ft. Lauderdale
12/11:  Michigan
12/18: Christmas
12/25  Christmas
1/1/24:  New Years, Work from home
1/8:  Michigan
1/15:  International Travel
1/22:  Frankfurt, Germany
1/29:  International Travel


         Until my next post, be good to those you love, spoil them, and write!


Jim Dorrell