Baby’s first 336 hours
It is hard to believe that two weeks ago, I was hugely pregnant (see photo at bottom of this post). On Wednesday afternoon, I was …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Is it better than driving a taxi?
Every list has its charm and idiocy, and the US News annual list of the 100 best jobs is no exception. The list attempts to …Read More
Guest post: How to make the ultimate to-do list
(Laura's note: I'll be running the occasional guest post over the next few weeks. If you have a post you'd like to suggest, please email …Read More
My 7 strategies for creating me-time
I’ve been re-reading my advance copy of Jessica Turner’s The Fringe Hours. I enjoy her blog (The Mom Creative) and have enjoyed reading her voice …Read More
Unsolved crimes and Wednesday thoughts
I was quite taken with this story from the New York Times about a 1978 fire in a hotel in Greece, New York. It was …Read More
The first few days
My first few days back home with my baby have coincided with a long weekend, which has turned out to be nice. Everything is low-key. …Read More
Introducing the new addition
Say hello to the newest addition to the family! He arrived very early Thursday morning. Here’s my husband’s account in the email he sent out …Read More
I Know How She Does It
Here's the cover! The book will be published June 9, 2015. I hope you like the cover and the title. If not, well, maybe don't …Read More
Reader question: When should I turn down well-paying work?
Today’s reader question comes from a woman I’ll call Amy. She works full time (35-40 hours/week) from home as a contractor to major tech companies. …Read More
“Control freaks…will relish her uptight approach”
Write about time management, and people make certain assumptions about you. The biggest one? That you are a control freak, bending life into a joyless …Read More