The accidental pioneer woman
The last few days have been a bit challenging. We got hit by Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy and while I'm grateful that the house didn't sustain any …Read More
The last few days have been a bit challenging. We got hit by Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy and while I'm grateful that the house didn't sustain any …Read More
Even with both parties bragging about their ground game, we will likely hit November 7 knowing at least one number: just 50-60% of the voting …Read More
Ah, Friday. This week has seemed consumed by life maintenance stuff: getting estimates and repairs on the house, a pediatrician appointment, etc. Within the next …Read More
I wrote in my last post about trying some of the tips in Crystal Paine's book, 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life. Day 13 …Read More
Those of you who have been around here for a while know that I don’t have particularly romantic notions of writing. It is a career …Read More
I've been trying to spend a lot of time outside this month, particularly in my own yard. Fall is aesthetically my favorite season. It's not …Read More
Hang around in certain circles long enough, and you hear a lot about 70-hour workweeks. Then, after that complaint, you start hearing about 80-hour workweeks, …Read More
In my speeches on time management, I suggest an exercise to get people thinking about their medium-term goals. Many people get an end-of-year performance review. …Read More
(Cross-posted at Gifted Exchange) At my 5-year-old's annual check-up the other day, the doctor asked if he was taking any art or music classes. I …Read More
While I'm quite interested in politics (much as with the Olympics -- in a binge every four years or so), I find the debates difficult …Read More