Search by Category

Whatever the Hell I Want Day: The Best Days Often Begin Without a Plan

Once upon a time, I gave myself one day a year to do whatever the hell I wanted. One day. Out of 365. And I thought that was quite generous. Now I have a different point of view.

The Trouble with To-Do Lists: Three Traps to Avoid

I’m a whiz at creating killer “to-do” lists. I have lists for work, home, travel, and interesting things to do. But there is a shadow side to my beloved to-do list.

Plant Again

I love working in my garden. Some of my keenest memories of peace and tranquility have come with my hands in the dirt. Which is why I couldn't understand what was happening this week: I didn't want to go outside. Here are some thoughts about starting anew.

The Polarity of Work Versus Play

I grew up with a killer work ethic. I’ve spent the last five years working to outgrow it.

Toward the Light: Lessons on Growth, Limits, and Becoming

The Deer Was Not a Part of the Plan

Today I share a guest musing from Allison Gustin - who artfully describes one of "those days". It turns out there’s a limit to what a person can calmly handle before dinner time. One of those days where absolutely nothing goes according to plan? Not catastrophically wrong. Just… relentlessly off.