Author Archives: Tricia Ransom

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About Tricia Ransom

Patricia Ransom: wife, daughter, friend. Learning, laughing, living. Chicago, Illinois, downstate. Townie, urbanite, traveller. Note: The opinions expressed on this blog belong solely to me and should not be assumed to reflect the opinions of any of my employers past, current, or future.

Learned more about Learning

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Tricia Ransom

I just finished ASTD’s conference, Telling Ain’t Training.  As usual, it was jam-packed with information, some of which I agreed with, and some of which I wasn’t too sure about. However, what is really interesting to me is the use … Continue reading →

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Learning about Learning

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Tricia Ransom

I don’t know if I’ve told you, but I’m getting a Master’s Degree in Training and Development. One of the classes I’m taking this semester is Adult Learning Theory, and I just read the most fascinating article. It’s called Cognitive … Continue reading →

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Purpose of This Blog

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Tricia Ransom

I just realized that I never told you why I’m writing this blog. I guess the easiest explanation is that it’s to introduce myself to the world! My name is Patricia Ransom, and I live in Chicago Illinois. I’m a trainer … Continue reading →

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September 11, 2001

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Tricia Ransom

Seven years ago today I was living in St. Louis, but working on a project in Houston. It was about 9 AM, and I was late to work. The DJ on the radio started talking about planes hitting a building, … Continue reading →

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Politics — My View

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Tricia Ransom

My mom always told me that you shouldn’t talk about politics, religion, or money in public. How true that is! However, this is a different kind of election. Regardless if I’m democrat or replublican, this has been an historic election … Continue reading →

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