A summer day in the life
Yesterday was one of the longest days of the year, just past the solstice. It was a long day for me, too, but for the …Read More
Category Archives: Planning
What is time?
Days and years are natural phenomena. It takes the earth a certain quantity of time to turn on its axis, and to revolve around the …Read More
That summer seemed to last forever
Certain songs brilliantly conjure up a feeling of nostalgia for vast groups of people. Bryan Adams' Summer of '69 is one — the Baby Boomers …Read More
Hitting a triple
I posted my summer fun list last week. This weekend was mostly a good one -- in part because I completed two items, and made …Read More
7 ways to keep kid activities from taking over your life (or at least your weekends)
One unsung upside of having four children is that almost no one tells me "Just you wait!" anymore. Back when I "only" had two, and …Read More
Reunions and cousins
We had a full Memorial Day weekend. For me, the weekend started on Thursday when I drove to Princeton for my 15th reunion. Princeton's Reunions …Read More
My 8784 hours, day by day
Having children causes many lifestyle changes, but I think one of the toughest for people is that it becomes harder to make up sleep on …Read More
My morning routine (toddler version)
Mornings are a great time for getting things done. However, if you've got little ones around, especially those who wake unpredictably, mornings are going to …Read More
How (and why) to keep a time log
If you want to spend your time better, the first step is figuring out exactly how you spend it now. While recording a day or …Read More