Fleeting beauty
I am staring out my office window at the most gorgeous Japanese maple tree. The leaves are this absolutely brilliant red, streaked with a fiery …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
The 2021 Holiday Fun List
The past few days have definitely put me in a bah-humbug sort of mood. The toddler has had a sleep regression that involves screaming whenever …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Consider a 5-year travel plan
2020 was something of a bust for travel, for obvious reasons. But life is slowly returning to normal. So maybe it's time to start dreaming …Read More
The leaves are falling — here’s how we did on the Fall Fun List
This past weekend may have been the last of the peak fall color. The weather has turned cold for sure, with night time lows flirting …Read More
Friday miscellany: Random updates
On the plus side, I didn't get stuck in O'Hare this week. Unfortunately, I haven't been sleeping that well. Theoretically the time change will create …Read More
Family photos and Future Me
We're gearing up to take our annual family photos this coming weekend. I am in awe of those influencers who post photos daily (it seems) …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Layered childcare, because things always happen
Anyone can make a perfect schedule. True time management masters know to create a resilient schedule -- one that still functions when life happens. This is …Read More
Getting out of the (pristine) house
We put our current house on the market over the weekend, and there were several showings. This meant we needed to be out of the …Read More
Friday miscellany: An abundance of cheese (and why I should not fly through O’Hare)
I am posting here a little later than I often do on Friday because I am just back at my desk now. My business trip …Read More
On not running every day
Longtime readers know that, a few years ago, I decided to embark on a daily running streak. I ran at least a mile, every single …Read More