The transit of Venus; the clouds of PA
We were all psyched to watch the transit of Venus yesterday. This phenomenon -- when Venus can be seen crossing over the sun -- happens …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
7 fire-starters for your campfire of ideas
Those of you with scouting careers likely remember the myriad tricks used to start campfires. I'm not talking matches -- I'm talking the things you …Read More
Are you sleeping with your iPhone?
(Laura's note: This guest post and interview from Maureen Mackey, a long time friend of this blog, originally ran in The Fiscal Times. It is …Read More
Are you bored with your job?
According to a spate of recent headlines, the dangerous epidemic of workplace boredom is stalking the cubicles of developed nations. According to one Gallup poll, …Read More
Morning stories?
Have a great morning routine? One that sets you up for a successful day? If so I'd like to hear about it. I'm doing articles …Read More
Making the most of long mornings
It's about 9:20 a.m. on the east coast, and I've been up since 5:20. Not on purpose. While I love summer, the early rising sun …Read More
Jillian Michaels learns that parenting isn’t for sissies
Jillian Michaels -- the fitness guru who made her name on The Biggest Loser -- has recently entered a new stage of life. She adopted …Read More
J.C. Penney, coupons and human nature
I’ve never shopped much at J.C. Penney. They seem to have a store in most mid-tier malls, but there’s not anything distinctive about them -- …Read More
On Career Coach Caroline radio today, 5:30 eastern
If you're still at your desk at 5:30... catch me on Caroline Dowd-Higgins' radio show, Career Coach Caroline (That link goes to the streaming internet …Read More
Savoring summer
There's something so sweet about Memorial Day weekend. Summer is fresh and young. The days are still getting longer; any nip in the night air …Read More