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When she was much younger, my child used to tell her friends (when asked)
that her mother was a "technical typer." She could never understand my
exasperation.
At about that time (speaking of aspirations), as we were driving down the
road one day, she proclaimed with great excitement, "When I grow up, Mommy,
I want to be a fire hydrant!!" Later she clarified that it was because she
loves dogs. It was one of those moments when it was all worth it.
kcm
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Johnson [mailto:johnsont -at- starcutter -dot- com]
Sent: Friday, August 27, 1999 2:57 PM
To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
Subject: Future Technical Writer
Yesterday I had a very pleasant surprise. My son, almost 5, told me he wants
to be a technical writer. Even though he had trouble saying "technical," it
was nice to hear him say he wants to be like me. Are there others who would
feel honored to have a child follow in their footsteps as technical writers?
Have a great weekend everyone.
Tom Johnson
Technical Writer
Elk Rapids Engineering - Elk Rapids, Michigan
