Activities for battling cabin fever
With five kids, we've accumulated a lot of toys and books over the years. We also have a yard! And Netflix, and an Xbox, and …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Best of Both Worlds podcast: New routines, plus working from home
Back when Sarah and I created our editorial calendar, one of the episodes we'd considered for early April was on kids and mornings. Back when …Read More
Weekend: The 2019 photo book, plus a winter fun list update
We were supposed to be in the Virgin Islands right now. The kids have been a little sad about this seriously dialed-down spring break, but …Read More
Friday miscellany: Zoom Tetris
A while ago (not that long, but still) I wrote about "Activity Tetris." I likened the logistical calculations necessary to fit everyone's activities into the …Read More
Since the magnolias last bloomed
My favorite magnolia tree is in full bloom right now. I pause any time I'm in front of the house to stare at it. I …Read More
Welcome to The New Corner Office
I hope everyone is hanging in there with social distancing. If you're looking for something to listen to while folding laundry, making dinner, or while …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: The barriers that hold women back
A lot of the literature about the problems women face at work is aimed at women themselves. This makes sense -- it's easier to address …Read More
Planning, even when plans must change
I'm a planner. I know that surprises no one who reads this blog regularly. It is how I make my life work. For instance, I …Read More
Make time to journal
On September 11, 2001, I was about three months into a year-long post-college internship at USA Today's editorial page. I remember the amazingly clear blue …Read More
Just killing time
A few years ago, I embarked on a project of reading many classic books. I soon noticed something. Books like Moby Dick felt almost...purposefully lengthy. …Read More