The project that I mentioned last week (I need your import on a new project) is going well. Most of the projects that I have worked on in the past had copy provided. This project, however [More]

I was recently asked what podcasts I listen to. I like to know what others listen to. So I thought I'd blog about my favorites. [More]

It has been seven weeks that I have been working from home. I have been able to focus on my project which has caused a big jump in productivity. But, the last few weeks have not been without a few surprises. [More]

The company I have been with for the last 17 years formed a new software company this year and I was asked to help lead the development side of things. [More]

My graphic artists asked that I run a second logo survey. [More]

OnlineRME™ LLC, a new start-up company that I have been working to help bring about is now a reality. [More]

Last year I was advised to change my business name. I settled on the name SmartPitbull Software. Now it's time for a new logo and this is where I can use some help. [More]

So I was catching up on some blog reading and Jeffry Houser had a post recommending that readers take a personality test, so I did. Here are my results: My Personality Neuroticism 67 Extraversion 42 Openness to Experience 31 Agreeableness 21 Conscientiousness 44   You are a calm person who is considered almost fearless by some, however you are sensitive about what others think of you. Your concern about rejection and ridicule cause you to feel shy and uncomfortable around others. You are easily embarrassed and often feel ashamed. Your fears that others will criticize or make fun of you are exaggerated and unrealistic, but your awkwardness and discomfort may make these fears a self-fulfilling prophecy. You tend to feel overwhelmed by, and therefore actively avoid, large crowds. You often need privacy and time for yourself. You prefer the security and stability brought by conformity to tradition. You will help others if they are in need. If people ask for too much of your time you feel that they are imposing on you, however you generally see others as selfish, devious, and sometimes potentially dangerous. You strive hard to achieve excellence. Your drive to be recognized as successful keeps you on track toward your lofty goals. You often have a strong sense of direction in life, but may sometimes be too single-minded and obsessed with your work. Take a Personality Test now or view the full Personality Report.

I have been putting off starting a blog, but I suppose the time has come for me to jump on the blogwagon. The proper things would be for me to introduce myself. My name is Mike Harman, I am a Systems Analyst/Developer for Orenco Systems, Inc. and have worked there for the past 16 years. For the last ten years I have also ran my own consulting and software development company. I live in rural Oregon, about 70 miles south of Eugene. [More]