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
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
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
The Sunday list
I've never been one to spend Sunday getting ready for the week ahead. I don't do meal prep, I don't lay out outfits. We have …Read More
Friday miscellany: The writing plan
We opened the backyard pool a few weeks ago, but it has been way too cold to go in...until this week! The maiden voyage happened …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Pet peeves
Better a day late with the podcast post than never, right? We generally keep it positive on Best of Both Worlds, but today's episode is …Read More
Friday miscellany: May life updates
My oldest child turns 14 this weekend. Not coincidentally, that means I am celebrating 14 years of parenthood! I know there is the saying that …Read More
Recast it as an adventure
Much of adult life can feel the same, day after day. We have our routines, which can be wise. Smart routines make good choices automatic. …Read More