The Voice of the DBA

Enjoying SQL Bits

• by Steve Jones

• The Voice of the DBA

It’s been a good week at SQL Bits. This is my favorite conference, and the organizers go out of their way to make it a fun and sustainable event....

2023-03-20

Blogging for the Tech Professional PowerPoint

• by Steve Jones

• The Voice of the DBA

Thanks to everyone that came to my talk at SQL Bits. Powerpoint here for download. If you have questions, reach out.

2023-03-19 (first published: 2023-03-18)

Daily Coping 17 Mar 2023

• by Steve Jones

• The Voice of the DBA

Today’s coping tip is to eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture, and smell of your food. I am not a big foodie. I’ve been to some cool dinners with...

2023-03-17

Daily Coping 16 Mar 2023

• by Steve Jones

• The Voice of the DBA

Today’s coping tip is to take three calm breaths at regular intervals during the day. I had to travel recently, crossing time zones and moving between planes, trains, and...

2023-03-16

Daily Coping 15 Mar 2023

• by Steve Jones

• The Voice of the DBA

Today’s coping tip is to slow down if you find yourself rushing too often. The modern world encourages rushing around. We try to do so many things, get to...

2023-03-15

The AI T-SQL Tuesday–#160

• by Steve Jones

• The Voice of the DBA

It’s time for T-SQL Tuesday again, and this time there is an interesting invitation. Damien Jones reached out and wanted to host, so he gets to pick the topic...

2023-03-14

Daily Coping 14 Mar 2023

• by Steve Jones

• The Voice of the DBA

Today’s coping tip is to notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words. I was downtown recently for a few days with my wife, staying...

2023-03-14

On the Road at SQL Bits

• by Steve Jones

• The Voice of the DBA

I may try to blog, but I know this is a busy week. I’m leaving today for England and SQL Bits. Actually I fly to London and then spend...

2023-03-13

Daily Coping 13 Mar 2023

• by Steve Jones

• The Voice of the DBA

Today’s coping tip is to start today by appreciating your body and that you’re alive. I greatly appreciate my body today. I had a long weekend, with a lot...

2023-03-13

Daily Coping 10 Mar 2023

• by Steve Jones

• The Voice of the DBA

Today’s coping tip is to notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world. I haven’t been outside a lot lately. It’s been cold and I’ve been busy...

2023-03-10