What’s on the iPod: Us and Them by Pink Floyd “I’m doing it.” That was the answer I gave last week to someone who’d asked me what my dream job would be. He was young – my daughter’s age – and he’s a freshly minted graduate. So the question was natural given that filter. He’s…
Enter Madness
What’s on the iPod: Enter Sandman by Metallica Today I have hit the ground running. We returned last night late – 8:30 is late when you’re just off an airplane – and this morning I’ve had three cups of chai and one phone call. I have three more calls today, three articles due from that,…
Tablet or Laptop?
On our way home today! I was reading Sharon Hurley Hall’s latest article, Is It Time to Swap Your Dell PC for a Tablet?, and I’ll admit — she’s got me thinking. I thought I wanted a laptop because I like to see the screen. But I really love the idea of a lighter, more…
Lists – Yours and Theirs
We’re flying home tomorrow. I’ll bore you with stories, I’m sure. But I’m about to re-enter the workload. And as I’m writing this, prior to our trip, I’m certain I’ll forget something. I tried to get it all done before we left, but plans got in the way. Not mine, mind you. Theirs. Everyone who…
Do Good Tuesday
This day never passes without some reflection and intense sadness. Only last month did I first visit the 9/11 Memorial, and I wish it had been alone and not with our visitors. While I loved taking them there, it was just too solemn a place to “visit.” I’ll go again by myself. So maybe instead…
Learn ’em Up Monday
What I’m reading: The Wild Palms by William Faulkner By now the wedding festivities are over and we’re on our own for a few days of reconnecting and enjoying our time together. I hope I’m not worrying work issues. Work will always be there — no sense wasting time consumed by it. Time to go…
Numbness on the Edge of Friday
What I’m reading: The Wild Palms by William Faulkner Still in Santa Cruz, and about to attend a beach bonfire and rehearsal dinner. I may be connected, but hopefully not too much. I did tell clients I’d be around some yesterday and today. After that, our plans are very loose. Since it’s Friday on the…
Backfires
What I’m listening to: the sound of laughter and family I’m in Santa Cruz and sharing time with my in-laws, who are just great people and great fun. I’m probably trying to get a little work done between 6 am and noon, but that’s because I didn’t plan the trip and he assumed I could…
Value
What I’m reading: The Wild Palms by William Faulkner I’m leaving on a jet plane…. I’m heading out today and won’t be back for eight days. Wedding with family, and then some time off to ourselves, something we haven’t had much of since May. I hate leaving work behind, but it’s for a good cause…
Hustle Here and a Bustle There
What’s on the iPod: Lonely Boy by The Black Keys Rain. Lots and lots of rain. And then some more. That was our weekend. And it was good. Having had an unusually dry July and a somewhat wetter August near the end, the heavy rain that washed over this long weekend was a welcome sight….