Veronica

Words We Speak: Part One

Today we are going to discover how the words we use impact our lives. Those of us who are already aware of this are careful in the words we speak, or even think. For others who are not, I hope this helps bring some awareness to you and that it positively influences the way youContinueContinue reading “Words We Speak: Part One”

What Does It Mean to Have a Good Day?

I have the privilege of being a part of a group of professional folks across industries and areas of the country who come together in a web conference once a week to discuss several topics related to goals, plans, and other things of the like. I call it a Mastermind Group. One of several IContinueContinue reading “What Does It Mean to Have a Good Day?”

Privacy and Secrecy: What Is the Difference?

Over the past week I have been quieter than my normal quietness, not really reaching out to anyone. Silent. Mainly because I’ve been in a reflective mode and not wanting to share my thoughts and feelings with others until I figure things out better. That is my MO and it comes and goes, the quietness.ContinueContinue reading “Privacy and Secrecy: What Is the Difference?”

How I Got Scammed Online

I got scammed online once. The experience has stuck with me many years since and completely shaped the way I conduct myself online. How did another reasonably cautious person get scammed? Here is the story. Back in the late 2000’s… I was researching English bulldogs. At the time I wanted one so badly. I thoughtContinueContinue reading “How I Got Scammed Online”

Quarantine and Introvert Things

Most of the world, including these United States, are under mandated “Shelter-in-Place” in order to get a handle on the worldwide spread of COVID -19 (a strain of communicable Corona Virus) since about mid-March 2020. This global pandemic has changed the way most people live in a major way. Restrictions to most public places andContinueContinue reading “Quarantine and Introvert Things”

The Beast Monster – CISSP

Last month I sat for a certification exam that in Cybersecurity circles, is one of the, if not the most elite cert a security professional can earn. After six months of consistent studies, I decided to take it on. For reference, I have no prior cyber security work experience. My background is in IT, butContinueContinue reading “The Beast Monster – CISSP”

Whoa Grammar

I endeavor to do my best when writing publicly. I believe it is important to be as correct as I can when I express myself to reduce confusion and misinterpretation. Sometimes misunderstandings happen, but that is more likely because of the content of the message itself not so much how it was written. People areContinueContinue reading “Whoa Grammar”

What Am I Doing?

Part One: You Mean You Don’t Know? How many times have you been so engrossed in doing what is expected of you versus what you really want to do? The kicker is, you didn’t realize it was happening until you felt the discontent. During that time, have you had a day or two or tenContinueContinue reading “What Am I Doing?”

Ctrl+Alt+Delete Before You Leave Your Seat

If you don’t know about computer security by now, I’m here to help you. Though user of a computer in the modern world should have at least heard about computer safety, at least. One of the safety measures that is very important, in corporate and personal environments is locking your computer. If you work inContinueContinue reading “Ctrl+Alt+Delete Before You Leave Your Seat”