Friday miscellany: Thank goodness for coffee (and flowers)
This has not been a great week, sleep-wise. The 4-year-old has decided that he absolutely needs to have someone in the room with him while …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Eclipse at the doctor’s office
We were no where near totality in my neck of the woods, but we still got to see the partial eclipse on Monday, and it …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Memory-keeping, Traditions, and Celebrations
Lots of folks find themselves saying "Where did the time go?" But when you have well-preserved memories, the past feels thick and rich -- rather …Read More
Weekend: NYC orchids and art, grilling at home
This was a very social weekend! On Friday I took the train into NYC in the morning. I was in my car when I got …Read More
Q1 to Q2, sonnet, etc.
I find it fascinating how travel (and novelty in general) changes the experience of time. When I drove my 16-year-old to school Monday morning, I …Read More
168 hours in Spain, part 2
I took my two older boys to Spain over spring break. You can see part 1 here. We checked out of our Grenada hotel (Seda Club) …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Cal Newport on Slow Productivity
Is it possible to get a lot done without exhausting yourself? In today's episode of Best of Both Worlds, Sarah and I interview Cal Newport …Read More
168 hours in Spain, part 1
I am back from a lovely week in Spain with my two oldest boys. As with a few past vacations, we elected to split the family. …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Spring mailbag
When we met up in Florida several weeks ago, Sarah and I recorded a handful of Best of Both Worlds episodes. This week's mailbag episode …Read More
Think about the Monday after (and Thursday miscellany)
I know a great many people will be on vacation next week for spring break. Closing all the open loops before taking a week off …Read More