Books read in July 2018
This month my reading had a very British theme, both classic and contemporary. Here's what moved from the "to be read" to the "read" pile …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Podcast: Busting myths of the two-travel job couple
This week's episode of Best of Both Worlds is all about the intersection of work schedules with the rest of life. First, we cover physician …Read More
Report on 2018 Mommy Day #2
I am slowly making my way through my 2018 summer fun list. Last week I did my one-on-one day with my 6-year-old daughter, making a …Read More
Every yes is a no, every no is a yes
If you think about how you spend your hours, much is determined by commitments you have taken on over the years. Sometimes the moment of …Read More
Report on 2018 Mommy Day #1
When you have four kids, spending one-on-one time with each of them can be challenging. That's why this summer — just like the past two …Read More
Podcast: Manoush Zomorodi on tech, parenting, and a changing world
Sarah and I both read Manoush Zomorodi's Bored and Brilliant book last year and discussed it on the podcast. So it seemed like a great …Read More
Another from the summer fun list: The Pine Barrens
Every summer, I create a Summer Fun List of things I want to do by the time Labor Day rolls around. The goal is making …Read More
Friday miscellany: Storms
This feels like it's been a long week. Probably because a lot happened, though it started slow. I spent Monday morning decluttering because we were …Read More
Score more free time (even with kids and a job)
For a while the US was a demographic outlier, posting a higher birth rate than the rest of the developed world. In the last few …Read More
The balance between plans and spontaneity
When it comes to time, people talk themselves into plenty of false choices. If you read this blog, you're likely familiar with several: work full-time …Read More