What You See is What You Get
In computing, there’s an acronym called WYSIWYG (wiss-ee-wig), which stands for “What you see is what you get.” It implies a user interface that allows the user to view something [...]
In Praise of Limited Capacity
Hello friends! I had a glorious August off and experienced deep rest. There were a few days when my husband took the dog on a camping trip, my daughter was [...]
No Emptiness, No Fullness
Yesterday, I really wanted to go to Downtown Sounds (free local concert), but I didn’t want to go by myself. My partner was working, my daughter was gone. I could [...]
Intermittent Recovery
I’m fascinated by this tidbit from an HBR article on energy management: “Without intermittent recovery, we’re not physiologically capable of sustaining highly positive emotions for long periods.” If you’re working [...]
Don’t Clear the Decks
One of the most impactful books I’ve read in the last 5 years is Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. You can download some tidbits from it [...]
Lessons from my 50th Birthday
I turned 50 a few days ago, and the event felt like a joyful project. I’ve struggled with my birthday in my adult life—not planning anything, and then regretting it. [...]
Out Of Our Heads And Into Our Right Minds
There is so much buzzing around inside me these days! After a hard season this winter, things have lightened, and I find myself in love with the world, with myself, [...]
Fierce with Reality
Yesterday I had the extreme honor of hosting a virtual retirement party for my friend, colleague, and mentor Pat Vivan. Hearing the impact she has made in the lives of [...]
The Art of Noticing
My husband Yancey and I have returned from Portugal, where we were with Dan and Robyn Hines, reflecting with 22 other people on the second half of life. It was [...]
Walk With Me Awhile
In Parker Palmer’s book On the Brink of Everything, he says, “When I’m asked for the ‘elevator speech’ that sums up my work, I always respond, ‘I always take the stairs, [...]