Letter to the Editor

by Ted Edwins, Quill Contributor

Letter to the Editor:

I want to tell you how much I enjoy Nancy Halverson's "View From The Other Side" column in the Quill. "View" is the first thing I read each month. I get a kick out of the cultural differences, especially the snowy adventures of British drivers! I also have a chuckle at the translations of common terms, such as "gritting lorry" for "sand truck".

Nancy's documentation of working life is also quite interesting. She provides a window into working in a British office that shows how profound small differences can be. I am also quite jealous of all the fun things Nancy gets to do at work, like consulting with developers on the user interface of the product.

Having worked with Nancy on the Chapter Council years ago, I'm happy to hear that she and her family are successfully adjusting to life in another country. In her columns, Nancy shows how important it is to have a sense of humour when confronting an "alien" culture.

About Ted Edwins

Ted Edwins is an independent consultant specializing in software documentation. He is a Past-President of the chapter. In his spare time he continues his futile quest to lower his golf handicap.