Friday miscellany: Another kindergarten graduate
The school year is winding down. One kid went to school in pajamas today (an official PJ day, don't worry...). The 8th grader has virtual …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Before breakfast, once or twice
I love the idea of running in the early mornings. The world is quiet. I get my miles in without needing to take time away …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Parenting highs and lows
Parenting is quite the roller coaster. There can be bliss and despair, sometimes in the same hour! In this episode of Best of Both Worlds, …Read More
Weekend: It’s…hot
Last weekend was frigid. As in 40-degree temperatures. We brought our winter coats back out of the closet. This past weekend was 90 degrees-plus both …Read More
Friday miscellany: The scream
As an end-of-year art project, our local elementary school has the fifth graders copy a famous work of art. Three years ago, my now 8th …Read More
In which the coffee-maker dies after 17 years…
When I came down into the kitchen this morning, I found that my husband had set up the coffee maker for the day. He poured …Read More
Best of Both Worlds: Our 200th anniversary episode
Every Tuesday since August 2017, Sarah (TheSHUBox) and I have published an episode of Best of Both Worlds. That makes 200 today and we're celebrating …Read More
Two weeks between jobs — what would you do?
During the busy years of building a career and raising a family, free time can feel scarce. So when we do get a big chunk …Read More
The 2021 Summer Fun List
The Brood X cicadas are supposed to be emerging around here one of these days. In my mind, these cicadas will always be linked with …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: All things summer
Summer is nearly upon us -- at least for listeners in the northern hemisphere -- and so Sarah and I are celebrating with an All …Read More