A great day for a run
Long-time blog readers know I have mixed feelings on races. I love to run. That's why I've run every day since December 24, 2016! Should I …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Friday miscellany: Amtrak, chaperoning, renovations
It's been a pretty good week. I gave two speeches, one in Philadelphia and one in NYC, so neither required flying. Of course, getting to NYC …Read More
Where should I work? The remote worker’s guide to getting the space portfolio right
If you believe the surveys, a growing number of people work in some location other than their organization's headquarters. Much work can be done anywhere. …Read More
Books read in April 2018
Another month, another round-up of books read! A lot of my non-fiction selections this month were advance copies or galleys, so they aren't available for …Read More
Podcast: Why I track time and you should too
People sometimes tell me that they want to spend time better. What is the first thing they should do? My answer is always the same: figure …Read More
Weekend: A few soaks, and tulips
This was not a particularly relaxing weekend. We had one good day on the potty training front, though that occurred mostly because the 3-year-old and …Read More
Friday miscellany: Book trailers, M.M. LaFleur, new website and weekend plans
My next book will hit book stores in just a little over a month. So the book publicity machine is gearing up. I recorded several …Read More
When should kids get a phone?
My oldest child will turn 11 in a few weeks. He will start middle school in the fall. He has asked for a phone for …Read More
Podcast: Meredith Monday Schwartz on managing a flexible workforce
Plenty of people -- men, women, parents, and others -- would like to work flexibly. Being able to control which hours you work makes it …Read More
Making time to sing
I spent a lot of time singing this weekend. My church choir sang the Missa Gaia to celebrate Earth Day. The normal Thursday night choir …Read More