Travel stories, family memories, and the things I’m still thinking about. Written from my own experience, with room for an opinion and an occasional change of mind.
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How I chunk my time
Before I was the person I am now, I was a mom raising my child on welfare. This is how I got my life…
How I get so much accomplished
A few years ago, a friend with nothing but free time told me she was exhausted by how busy she was. This was before…
Why everyone needs a planner
You need a planner. Trust me. You do. (I mean, unless you don’t have any goals. Then you don’t need a planner.)
How I plan my upcoming year in advance
Over the years, I have been on an enormous number of committees, executives, and councils. Like all volunteer organizations, the drive and capacity of…
My PIVO has cleared customs!
I have been OBSESSIVELY hitting refresh on the shipping page for my Pivo. (Pivo is the cool photo gadget that is seriously hitting everyone’s…
Happy Mother’s Day to All the Moms Making Our Own Dinner
This is a shoutout to all the other moms who are, like me, making their own dinner for Mother’s Day. We had leftover roast…
I just bought a Pivo (a whaaaat?)
I should really start this post with a confession: I LOVE gadgets. I love, literally love, photo gadgets and video gadgets and audio gadgets.…
Eating Healthy in a Hotel Room
My hotel-room noodle soup idea, with updated notes on keeping ingredients chilled and reheating safely.
Best way to describe my productivity level
So I’m sitting on the couch watching “You” on Netflix and I decide, “Hey, this would be a great time to write in my…
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