Most data professionals I’ve met work in two modes: we plan for our day, and we react to the situations around us. I’m staring at my list of things that I need to do today right now, which is my planned work. Of course, I have no idea how much of that will really get done – it’s optimistic to be sure. On the other hand I have several systems I ...

I am heading to my home town for a week; we rented a cottage on Lake Nipissing, and are going to relax.  No, really : no howling beagles, no computers, and no schedule.  Sounds like a week of bliss to me. So, as you might imagine, there won't be a digest next week.  I think I have some interesting items to point out to you this ...