My 2 Lines of Fame

It is always flattering to be recognized - but this time I am not referring to the recent job offer. A couple of nights ago I began reading Tom Koch’s book The Cartographies of Disease, a book I had picked up at the past Canadian Cartographic Association conference. Along comes a quote - from me (Heersink, 2001). I reacted with surprise, of course, since I had not expected it. Someone was quoting me! I obviously had something worthwhile to say in that little book review I wrote for Cartographica. This is the second time this has happened; the first was another article in the same magazine. But this was the first time it appeared in a book. How exciting. My wife was a bit jealous, understandably, since it is she who is the writer.

Which led me to think: I could write a cartography related book and I will. I will keep careful notes of my experiences as a manager of cartography with the new company and see where that takes me. And how about editing a collection of past company map products? Now I am excited.

A related dream last night: I dreamt the new offices were simply a cinderblock warehouse, dingy and dark. The manager had glass doors and walls to his office but inside it was decrepit and weedy (yes, weedy). The hallways were dark and dank but instead of feeling deceived and depressed I thought that it wouldn’t be too hard to improve on the situation.

It is still 3 weeks away until the new job starts. I am looking forward to it.