Ray E. Toler, Jr.

He’s Only Mostly Dead

Ray — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:40:41 +0000

And mostly dead means partially alive. Yes, I’m still around and have things to talk about but haven’t had the energy to write with my normal verbosity, and I’m not a good enough writer to pare it down just yet. I do appreciate those of you who have let me know you’re reading and urge everyone [...]

Sorry, I didn’t see you come in.

Ray — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:15:48 +0000

I have been noticeably absent from this blog for the last couple of weeks. Well, noticeably may not be the right word since there are only a couple of you reading, though I must admit, it's a lot more of you than I expected.

Peaches and Car Payments and Stuff

Ray — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:03:32 +0000

I'm going through a phase. Well of course I am. I've been going through nothing but phases for my entire life. But this time I'm aware of it and it feels a little different. This one started a few years back for a variety of reasons (many of which I suspect I'll write about down the road), but can be best summarized as "the end of the acquisition phase." Or more accurately, "how did I end up with all this crap?"

The Sharpest Tacks

Ray — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:22:25 +0000

The true talent at most companies will tell you that they want multi-skilled employees with the ability to shift, change, and learn. Specialists have their place, but it's the renaissance employee that makes a company flexible and responsive with an eye on the big picture. Everyone wants a renaissance employee in their company. Nobody wants to hire one. And by "nobody" I mean HR.

Walking Long Enough

Ray — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:50:01 +0000

"I speak for all mediocrities in the world. I am their champion. I am their patron saint. Mediocrities everywhere, I absolve you!"