What if I did nothing I was supposed to, all day? You know. Allowing myself what I want to do – but not worrying about what I ought to do. What if I set aside my planned tasks, my lists, even my mental agenda – and just let the day unfold? Isn’t considering my options […]
Three Walls and a Cuban Sandwich
You’re forewarned before you even consider entering the room. Your first clue? The red metallic sign on the door reads: BIOHAZARD – KEEP OUT. And that door is shut, most of the time. Of course, when it’s your kid’s room, you have to make an appearance. Now and then. There are the days when you’re […]
Stenography
Typing… and teaching kids life skills.
My Life as an Irritant
I need a new job title. Irritant. Possibly – Irritant Extraordinaire. And if the Louboutin fits… The “Irritant” Job Description What’s involved? Actual job duties? Here is a partial list (ADA and FDA-approved): cooking, cleaning, coercing; mega mountains of laundry, avoiding aforementioned laundry; counseling (whether the participant is willing or not), coaxing (a word or […]
The Benefits of a Break
The benefits of a few days off… from parenting.
The Lost Art of the Generalist
We all strive to specialize in something, don’t we? We seek expertise, authority and recognition. But what about the generalist – and all the skills so useful in life that are widely applicable to any choice of career? And if you are a generalist, can you “sum yourself up” in a concise way? Can you […]
The Checklist
When did we all start to live by checklist? Why is this now our accepted method to score potential mates, feel satisfied with our days, and validate our lives by flipping through agendas and calendars – paper and electronic? I had a mental list of critical tasks for this week of so-called break. I had […]
Mini-skirt. Hard news?
Hot off the French (online) press… Mini-skirts are making news. Huh? So why is debate heating up over the mini in the Midi? Um, isn’t France the land of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity?
Sweets
It was always a special morning. It required early rising, a hurried glance at the sky, and readying the chocolate eggs, the plastic eggs, and the painted hard-boiled eggs. There was coordination with other parents on the street – always a conspiracy concocted to keep our children distracted, and of course, a backup plan in […]
The Butterfly Effect
Life in a split second One split second, and everything changes. One glance away while driving. One decision, in a professional context. Perhaps one yes, or a single steadfast no. And you aren’t yet aware of the repercussions. Who hasn’t uttered a careless remark or acted in haste and lived to regret it? Do we […]