Since the magnolias last bloomed
My favorite magnolia tree is in full bloom right now. I pause any time I'm in front of the house to stare at it. I …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Welcome to The New Corner Office
I hope everyone is hanging in there with social distancing. If you're looking for something to listen to while folding laundry, making dinner, or while …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: The barriers that hold women back
A lot of the literature about the problems women face at work is aimed at women themselves. This makes sense -- it's easier to address …Read More
Planning, even when plans must change
I'm a planner. I know that surprises no one who reads this blog regularly. It is how I make my life work. For instance, I …Read More
Make time to journal
On September 11, 2001, I was about three months into a year-long post-college internship at USA Today's editorial page. I remember the amazingly clear blue …Read More
Just killing time
A few years ago, I embarked on a project of reading many classic books. I soon noticed something. Books like Moby Dick felt almost...purposefully lengthy. …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Family, finances, and more
Sarah and I are running both our regular Best of Both Worlds programming and some bonus COVID-19 episodes. The next one in that series should …Read More
Staying sane
Lots of ups and downs around here of late. Five kids in the house all day is no joke. But I'm making sure to get …Read More
Family jammies
School and activities are canceled, but spring is not -- the magnolia outside my front window should bloom in the next week. I am eager …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Routines (such as they are…)
Sarah and I tend to record Best of Both Worlds podcasts ahead of time. Issues of work/family/time management are fairly evergreen, and as two working …Read More