I’m in preparation mode. That would sort of explain the lapse between posts. Since October, there was a shift in what I had to prioritize and when it came to crafting a post, my time and effort were needed elsewhere. But with the end of the year approaching and some much needed time off, I’m taking advantage of the intermission. I’m back in study mode and still on my quest to improve and develop the engineer within me. I’ve been both discouraged and encouraged throughout, but I’m still hanging in there. I  ...