Greetings
Thanks for taking a moment to read this month’s update. I hope you’re doing well. The photo above is from 21 Sep 2025 taken on a drive through the Oakdale campus.
Returning to Routine
October was spent unpacking and settling in after our big move in September. In the past few weeks I’ve been returning to a normal work schedule and routine. I appreciate everyone being patient with my limited availability over the past two months during our move.
I originally planned to setup a Google business listing for our new location, but I really want to be available for the people who I already serve. There are a few hundred people who currently rely on me for tech support. While some days are slower than others, I could benefit from having some additional time to keep up with the administration of running a business. I also want to be available when people reach out for tech help.
In recent years, to maintain availability, I’ve mostly been referring callers to local service providers depending on their needs. In-warranty repairs and services are only available through authorized sources, so I help people make contact with those who can provide that support. For people associated with the University of Iowa, I try to connect them with on-campus resources.
For many calls I get, people just want some reassurance about their tech problems, or guidance about next steps. Many of the support requests that come in can be solved in a few minutes or less. This helps me preserve my time for the people who regularly rely on me.
WRITING TOPICS
I continue to expand on the topic reports found on the Resources For Life dot com website. The list can be found on the What’s New Page. Adding incrementally takes very little time since the post and related context are already present.
TECH WRITING
If you’re interested in the latest tech-related guides and articles I’ve posted, you can visit the Posts Page on the Iowa City Tech website.
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THANKS
Many thanks to all of you who keep in touch and provide support for the work I do.
Origins. For those of you who are new to these monthly personal updates, they began about 24 years ago out of a desire to share from my personal life about topics of lifeways (faith/philosophy), health, career, finances, relationships, effective living, and public interest efforts. This is based on the Life Map presented on the Resources For Life website. [View]