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A few people who know me well recommended I watch Ted Lasso. I’m in the middle of it, and it is resonating deeply. One quote… Read More »What Ted Lasso reminded me about purpose

In an episode of Parks and Recreation, Leslie Knope is planning a birthday party for her boss, Ron Swanson. Ron, the solitude-loving carpenter is dreading… Read More »Why would I throw Ron Swanson an Ann Perkins party?

I choose kitchen utensils based on two criteria: how well they work for prep / cooking and how easy they are to clean up. In… Read More »The full journey

My 4-year-old asked me today, “What is a cage?” I gave a basic explanation of a cage. Then he asked, “What is a trap?” He’s… Read More »Knowing your audience

When I moved into my current house, I set up an email group for the street to keep in touch as a whole. Folks used… Read More »Does anyone use email anymore?

Thinking versus doing is a constant balancing act for me. I got a bachelor’s degree in psychology before I went to design school – at… Read More »Thinking versus doing

I’ve been playing a fair amount of online chess lately. Someone who ran a local chess club came to my middle school once, and I… Read More »Chess and Work

Remote meetings and remote work in general are great for productivity and work-life balance in many ways, and I’m not advocating for more “return to… Read More »Nonverbal cues in remote meetings

A while back I heard this NPR story about “special time” – as a magical tool to connect with kids and get them to listen… Read More »Kids and improv