language and learning
We have a new tester on my team. I recruited her, and I talked her up to my team. They […]
software testing
board games
essential board games
I know I talk a lot about board games, but I’ve never talked about which ones are actually good starter
musings
insecurity and bravery
My husband won’t sing in front of me. He’s taking voice lessons with a great teacher (Tyler Kofoed, if you’re
software testing
indispensability and value
I had a realization when I started my current job: I don’t want to be indispensable. For a very long
board games
board game extravaganza 2 (April)
I went to Mind Games in April, at which judges play at least 30 games and vote on their favorites.
musings
luxury and want
What conjures thoughts of luxury to you? Nice purses? Hand-tailored suits? Expensive scotch? For me, yes, those are luxurious items,
board games
board game extravaganza 1 (March)
I went to a board game convention at the beginning of March, and I played lots of games! Here’s a
board games
board game review: Scythe
We brought Scythe home a few weeks ago, and we’ve played it a few times. We’ve played one 2‑player and
software testing
testing trainings — a comparison
In the past month, I’ve done two trainings on software testing: ASTQB’s Mobile Foundations course, and Satisfice’s Rapid Software Testing
software testing
a transition to agile
I joined a team at work that has moved to agile from waterfall. It was a high-performing team in waterfall,
musings
2016 roundup
2016 has been a mostly good year in my life, but it’s been a difficult one in our nation and
music
why I make music (and why I practice)
I’ve been making music since I was a small child. It started with singing, then included piano, flute, and double