How to be productive over the holidays (if you are home with the kids)
In the usual narrative, work is stressful and holidays are relaxing. Therefore, attempting to be "productive" over the holidays is missing the whole point. However, I …Read More
Category Archives: Free Time
Update on the pet question and Christmas
Thanks to everyone who offered their advice on pets. It was helpful, as was a Real Simple magazine article in the January issue on what …Read More
What fits in bits of time
This was a relatively short weekend, as Sunday was officially a work day for me (well, sort of — more on that below). Friday my …Read More
Quick dispatch from California
I've been in California this week for Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen conference. An offshoot from the grown-up Most Powerful Women conference, this one …Read More
An expensive T-shirt, but cheap coats
After the painful ordeal of running a half-marathon in 84 degree heat in June, I had decided to take a time-out on races. While I …Read More
Bubbles and daily life
It was quite a night last night. My day started early, as it often does, with the added rush of trying to get my husband …Read More
Rethink Balance: The 56-56-56 Approach
When it comes to time, people toss around many phrases without thinking about them. One of the most common? "You spend the majority of your …Read More
168 hours in Rehoboth Beach
My mother-in-law rented a house in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware last week. This beach is halfway between my brother-in-law's family in Maryland, and our house in …Read More
One morning in Maine
A few weeks ago, my husband had asked if I wanted to accompany him to a work conference in Florida this past weekend. I said …Read More
Update on the summer fun list: My “tri” day and Ocean Grove
Every summer, I make a list of fun things I hope to do during the warmer months. These are activities that will make me feel …Read More