Brandon Wilson @therealbrandonwilson

Brandon Wilson last shared their writing PTO Donation
I saw a post on the website Cheezburger.com, which somehow floated to my SmartNews feed. First of all, writing a paragraph and then posting screenprints of comments from social media does not count as anything close to a news story. Nevertheless, since I have personal experience with the topic, I...
Brandon's Pantry
🍣 23 Sushis
🧇 22 Waffles
🥟 21 Dumplings
🍪 12 Cookies
🥚 29 Eggs
🍓 14 Strawberries
🥓 31 Bacons
🍺 23 Beers
🍫 22 Chocolate Bars
🥃 24 Whiskeys
☕️ 26 Coffees
🥩 20 Steaks
🍊 22 Tangerines
🍵 26 Teas
🍍 18 Pineapples
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A Job History
A Job History Flashback - High School

I had my first "official" job when I was 14 years old. I befriended a guy at school named Rich, who was in the next grade up. I have no idea how we came to be good friends because we couldn't have been more opposite of each other. I was...
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2021-04-24 17:54:54

Gotta love sync'ing three calendars

For nearly one year, I have had the privilege of working for two clients. Part of the job entails manually synchronizing my calendars to minimize meeting conflicts between the clients. I have to do this manually because even though I am using Microsoft Outlook with both clients, there is no...
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2021-04-23 23:34:35

I don't know any phone numbers

Cell phones with speed-dial and certainly smartphones have ushered in the era of not needing to remember any phone numbers. 

"But what if you lose your iPhone?" Perish the thought! I have my contacts backed up to iCloud so I still have them on my iPad.

"But what if you lose your...
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2021-04-22 15:51:02

The reward for doing a good job is more work

Without question, this is a truism in my world. It is a blessing or a course depending on your circumstances. If you're self-employed, good work gets you more business. If you work for a company, you are employed regardless (unless you get fired), so good work just gets you more...
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2021-04-21 18:06:06

It's always a good day when Apple announces new goodies

Today Apple held its spring event to announce new products. Let me start off by saying I would LOVE to look over the shoulders of the people who design the visuals for these events. I like flying around the Apple Park campus like I'm on a magic carpet. Another random...
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2021-04-21 00:28:00

SQL almost stumped me

For the last several workdays, I have been stumped by what should be a simple SQL query that has been giving me some grief. I have not had to create this particular type of query before, and I got to the last part of the query and could not get...
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2021-04-20 00:51:04

So much for universal remotes

 When I moved into my house in 2010, I completely revamped my "entertainment hub." Since my house was a brand new build, I was able to pre-wire for built-in speakers. I purchased a Yamaha receiver and a set of speakers for a complete 7.1 surround sound system. The front wall...
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2021-04-18 20:39:32

A Job History
A Job History Part 7 - To Phoenix by way of El Paso

We woke up Monday morning in a hotel room in El Paso, Texas, Had events gone according to plan, we would have been in Phoenix, but instead, we were still six hours away.

We gassed up the cars and must have had some unmemorable breakfast before it was time to...
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2021-04-18 00:45:50

Ok I'm game as reply to What do you want in your Launchpad?

I had a different topic planned, but then  abrahamKim asked for feedback, which somehow I seem to have an endless supply of.

So what do I do when I first get to Adagia? I hit the Read button. Maybe this is just what I'm...
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2021-04-17 00:36:29

The reward for consistent writing

This morning I found an email in my inbox from the COO asking about whether we have any documentation to support how specific claims are being priced. The request is a result of a financial audit that is in process. Audits can be nerve-wracking because there is a tight timetable...
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2021-04-15 23:51:33