Author Archives: Jonathan Berger

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About Jonathan Berger

I used to write quite a bit more.

The Art of Subversion

If I was given a million dollars to choose between the art of dance and the art of words, I think I would take the million dollars and keep both art forms, because you can’t tell me what to do. … Continue reading

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Rufus

There is a canine who never has been free. This little doggie is just yearning now to pee. And in your life there simply has to be someone who will walk the doggie. You know full well the someone needn’t … Continue reading

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The Performance Profit

Thank you for your applause. I went to a guy who told me that my show was going to go well so all your applause is very much appreciated. So get with it. Start with the clapter. Anytime now. Whenever … Continue reading

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The Magic of the Science of Spreadsheets

The Fulfillment Management role seemed to be one after the other filled by hot young ladies until the last one was fired and there was no one in the role to do the job. For the last two, I had … Continue reading

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Evil Company

At some prior employment of mine, I would work second level customer support, when the first line of defence couldn’t satisfy customers who were frustrated with their email or cell phone subscriptions with our company. Folks would find they’d been … Continue reading

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Working for a Living

At my last job, I was constantly being graded, and I was not doing well enough. I was running averages of 92 percent. and I needed to maintain 94s. I had supportive leaders who were trying to help me get … Continue reading

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To Be Frank

I don’t remember exactly why Frank yelled at me. I’d done something wrong, I know, but whatever it was, I assumed it was a small thing, an easy fix, something that I couldn’t imagine being such a big deal. Frank … Continue reading

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Ancient Devices

My ancient phone will not do what a phone is supposed to do:make calls, receive messages, turn on. It is just as well that I have a new phone which does all those things and much more. I still want … Continue reading

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Late Night Hour

The doors were closed at the late night hourand the windows shuttered. There was no entrance into the place and the winds were picking up on the cold empty street. There was an alley nearby with bottles rolling in the … Continue reading

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First Assessment

I went to a new open mic today. There was an interesting feature of this open mic, in which the regulars seemed to sit in the seats closest to the performer and chat away, even through the acts they seemed … Continue reading

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