Bill's Conversational Musings

Wine Toasts (Updated)

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A toast is usually something that happens at a gathering where a tribute is given to someone or something. Glasses are raised and words are spoken in honor.

Here are a few toasts about wine and the benefits it can bring. I'm putting this out here for quick reference when …

MS Word Tips & Tricks

MS Word Tips

I'm currently working on a project that necessitates extensive typing and formatting using MS Word. As I progress through this, I frequently find myself pondering, "How can I accomplish this?" or "Is there an easier way to do this?" Fortunately, I have discovered several useful tips that have made my …

Traffic Map

Traffic Map

Getting up in the morning and encountering a major traffic jam on your way to the office can definitely put a damper on your day. If you could be informed about such events before you leave, it would certainly be more beneficial. These are local bookmarks for the San Antonio …

Guitar Warmup

Guitar Warmup

I've never established a formal warmup routine. Typically, I start improvising on the guitar without a structured approach, warming up the fingers with both solo lines and chords, and preparing the mind.

Open String Upstrokes

Fretting hand not needed for this exercise. Just open strings.

Open String Upstrokes

Hammer On / Pull Offs

This …

I'm Not in Love by 10cc

I'm Not in Love sheet music

Paul Gilbert was demonstrating some of the chords used in various yacht rock tunes. It's a good lesson on some of the more complicated voicings.

I transcribed this in a tool called Frescobaldi. Frescobaldi is a LilyPond sheet music text editor. Lilypond is a music engraving program, devoted to producing …

Linux Command Line Tools

Linux Commands

I've compiled a list of my favorite Linux command line utilities. Some are readily available for use without installation also called console services, while others require a quick setup process. As I discover new tools or revisit existing ones, this collection will be updated to reflect the latest additions.

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All Things Chords

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Need some help mastering guitar chords? Look no further! Here are some fantastic websites that provide a variety of visual representations to aid your learning. From image-based displays to ASCII charts, there's something here for every learning style. I'll keep this list updated as I discover more valuable resources.

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Markdown Cheat Sheet

Testing this guide to see what Markdown syntax works with my website builder and what does not.


Markdown Cheat Sheet

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This Markdown cheat sheet provides a quick overview of all the Markdown syntax elements. It can’t cover every edge case, so if you …

The Rack We Built

The Rack We Built

Occasionally, I reflect on various stages of my career and wonder why I stayed in certain roles for as long as I did. However, when I think about my time at Rackspace, I feel a deep sense of gratitude for the knowledge I gained, the lessons I learned, and inspiration …

Internet Gradient

DAW Bookmarks

Internet Gradient https://internetgradient.com/ is a handy resource that creates randomized gradients available for download and use. I have discovered that these gradients are particularly effective as overlay layers for other images, enhancing both depth and color vibrancy.

Epoch Time Converter

Interesting website I found for a good bookmark.

https://www.epochconverter.com/

The epoch timestamp is a fixed point in time that serves as a reference point for measuring the elapsed time between that date and the present moment. The most common epoch timestamp used in computer science and programming …

Customer Success - A Personal Study

Customer Success Manager

“I want the customer to feel like they've just won the CSM lottery.”

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I'm excited to share this blog series, which chronicles my experiences as both a Customer Success Manager (CSM) and a CSM Trainer. Through these posts, I hope to not only inspire others but also provide unique …