She has figured out how to lock the doors to the bedroom and bathroom.
She knows that to make tape stick, you press it down.
She knows that to take off a piece of tape, you have to scratch the end with your finger nail.
She knows that when something is taken away from her while she's still playing with it, throws a tantrum.
She knows how to "shush" like a librarian.
Lou and I have talked shop about web search query logs and analysis for user experience design for many years now. He recently presented on this topic in Europe and has posted his slides. This is a great introduction into understanding why web analytics folks and user experience folks need to start talking. Fortunately for me, I've also included query logs as part of my ux work. Now if he can just get his book on the topic out there. It's not like he can't get a publisher.
Sigona's is a local(Redwood City & Stanford,CA) grocery store, actually it's more like a permanent farmer's market stand. Many of the fruits and vegetables are locally grown and organic. Their house balsamic vinegar and olive oil are great. It's a family run business and every employee I've interacted with has been super helpful. The best thing is to sign up for their e-mail list where they send you coupons for "free" food and cheese(sometimes wine) when you buy $30 worth of groceries.
Please visit my friend's relaunch of her online eco-sustainable design site. She has many great products for gifts and home. Great ideas for birthdays, housewarming, wedding and mother's day gifts.
Madonnalisa Chan is an independent consultant specializing in metadata and taxonomy development as well as search applications evaluation and implementation. In her spare time you will find her in the garden, or serving at her church or community. She was most recently the Metadata Services Manager at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
