The View from a Drawbridge

Tag: e-mail

  • “You’re Too Wordy.”

    When I make my point, I stop.

  • The Two Most Obnoxious Communication Habits

    Not violating people’s privacy is common courtesy.

  • Bait

    Hooks in the mouth hurt.

  • No, Your Computer Isn’t Slow

    E-mails sure beat saddle sores.

  • Shooting Your Mouth Off

    In this fast-paced era, it’s so easy to say things without thinking. We’re in too much of a hurry. We can fire off an insult to the other side of the world in mere seconds. This is not progress. Yes, I have been known to say what I think, to my detriment, but at least…

  • E-ntroductions

    I’ve got to say, I know a lot of amazing people. Many of them I have met through this blog, and I’m very grateful for that. I have some inspiring, talented, enthusiastic, wise and wonderful friends. It is often a source of amazement to me that all of these brilliant people don’t already know each…

  • Take a Minute

    My computer just took forever to boot up. I was sitting here tapping my foot and grumbling to myself until finally it started working and I had access to the whole wide world yet again. I feel much better now. Every once in a while I have to laugh at myself. Where does this impatience…

  • Human Contact

    The other night I had sort of a girls’ night out with a new friend. We had dinner, and then went to a storytelling/music event. I had a wonderful time. It was nice to talk to someone face to face who wasn’t a coworker. It’s been a long time. I’ve been entirely too isolated. It…

  • Hibernation

    I admit it. I’m an introvert. People don’t energize me, they drain me. I’m not someone who looks forward to parties and large gatherings. It’s not that I don’t like people. Quite the contrary. I have several dear friends. I just prefer to interact with them one on one, and I agree with Ben Franklin…

  • Smoke Signals

    The thing I hate most about my living situation is that I can’t get a freakin’ cell phone signal inside my house. If I need to make a long distance call (my land line doesn’t have long distance), I have to walk out to the street. This is not fun during a downpour or an…