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Confessions of a Failed Technical Communicator

Posted on December 10, 2016 by TechCommGeekMom

“Bless me, Father, for I have sinned! I am a failure in technical communications.” OK, perhaps in many eyes, I haven’t been a failure in technical communications. It will be five years this spring since I graduated with my Masters … Continue reading →

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BBC – Culture – Why is Canadian English unique?

Posted on July 1, 2016 by TechCommGeekMom

America’s neighbour resisted annexation by the US and its people remained subjects of the British monarch. But Canada’s English isn’t British or American, writes James Harbeck. Source: BBC – Culture – Why is Canadian English unique? Happy Canada Day! I … Continue reading →

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Saddle up for a FREE workshop event from Adobe at #STC2016!

Posted on April 27, 2016 by TechCommGeekMom

While I was unable to go to the STC Summit last year, I am looking forward to going to Anaheim this year to not only being a presenter at the STC Summit, but also to learn and connect with other … Continue reading →

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Adobe Day@STC Summit 2014 – We Went Back to The Future

Posted on June 19, 2014 by TechCommGeekMom

I apologize for my blog coverage of the 2014 STC Summit edition of Adobe Day being delayed–it’s been a busy month! But hopefully, you’ll feel it’s been worth the wait, and you had a chance to see my live Twitter feed … Continue reading →

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Adobe Day at #STC14 Will Be Looking Towards the Future!

Posted on April 22, 2014 by TechCommGeekMom

With each big conference that I attend, I always look forward to Adobe Day, and Adobe Day at the 2014 STC Summit is no exception. You’ve probably read my past posts about Adobe Day from other conferences, so you know … Continue reading →

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Join me at the STC-PMC 2014 Mid-Atlantic Conference!

Posted on March 16, 2014 by TechCommGeekMom

One of the things I like about the STC having a chapter set-up is that even if the closest chapter isn’t next door, it’s usually still close enough to find people from your region with whom you can connect. For … Continue reading →

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Adobe Day @Lavacon 2013: Welcome to the City of Roses

Posted on October 31, 2013 by TechCommGeekMom

It’s been more than a week since I attended the 2013 Adobe Day at Lavacon, and like the previous two Adobe Days that I’ve attended in the last year or so, it certainly exceeded my expectations. There’s a lot to … Continue reading →

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Recap of the Adobe Day “Coachella” – Tech Comm Rock Stars abound!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by TechCommGeekMom

Adobe Day at the 2013 STC Summit was really great. It took me a while to digest all my own notes and relive the moments promoting the rock stars of tech comm. But like all good music festivals, the “Coachella” … Continue reading →

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If Tech Comm had its own Coachella, how would it be done?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by TechCommGeekMom

[WARNING: this is a long post, but jam-packed with information!] Every industry has its own rock stars. Those are the people who have lived, spoken, and written about topics in a particular field. The information and perspective they provide are … Continue reading →