The sightseeing run
One side effect of my attempt at a running streak is that I take my running shoes and clothes with me when I travel. And …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Report on Mommy Day #2
We staggered the camp schedules this week. The 7-year-old and 5-year-old are occupied during the day; the 10-year-old is not. So he and I elected …Read More
7 productivity tips I really use (because they really work)
The internet is full of tips for making people more efficient. You could procrastinate for weeks by reading such articles, or books on how to be …Read More
The longest day
Eleven years ago, my husband and I spent late June in northern Norway. In particular, I remember a night in Trondheim, right around the solstice. …Read More
A list of abandoned books (plus an abandoned book give-away!)
No one likes layoffs. But in economics you learn that labor market flexibility is a two-way street. If employers know that they can cut jobs …Read More
Off the clock this weekend
The 2-year-old continues to be a handful, and to wake up too early. I also had a rather ugly showdown with the 10-year-old about bedtime …Read More
Six years in suburbia
A few weeks ago I made the somewhat surprising discovery that I had subscribed to Apple Music. I can't remember doing this, though obviously I …Read More
Avoiding the mommy track
Different people react to parenthood different ways. Some new moms (and dads) want to dial things down professionally for a while. But others do not. …Read More