In spite of my natural inclinations toward science, math and all things that public school kids deem to be geeky, I somehow ended up as a professional writer and editor. It was as much of a shock to me as it was to anyone. I went to college thinking that I’d be a [...]
Clarifying Complex Ideas
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A Science Geek In a Liberal Arts World (Or is it the other way around?)
Another 40: Days 22-32
Yes, I’ve been terrible about following through on the documentation of this 40-day challenge. Since we last spoke, I went on vacation. For anyone who wonders if they should skip the hoopla of the holidays and head for the tropics, my answer is an unequivocal yes.
In the course of a week, I read a 500-page [...]
Another 40: Days 15-20
I never intended to post every day during this challenge, but here I am, wondering how six days managed to pass me by.
The good news: I’ve worked out three times in six days. Two of the three days off were work-related and one was a planned rest day. I’ve cleared out my inbox so that [...]
Another 40: Days 12-14
I’m scrambling to play catch-up. Work is all-out insane this week as all clients try to close everything out before the end of the year. The end of the year is Friday. Oh, sure, that’s only the 18th, but with people taking vacation during Christmas week and the week after, that only leaves a small [...]
Another 40: Days 10 and 11
Is it Friday already? Where did the week go?
I went running yesterday morning. It was 38 degrees and cloudy, but I wanted to get out before the forecast hit: rain, rain, rain, rain and more rain. Unfortunately, the rain came earlier than I expected. I got soaked and raced for home, chilled to the bone [...]
Another 40: Days 5 and 6
The weekend comes in one consolidated package.
Highlights: A Saturday morning pilates session that left me feeling beautifully stretched out on Saturday and ab-sore on Sunday. Stumbled across four decent $1 finds on the clearance rack at the used book store around the corner. A good phone conversation with my 91-year-old Nana. Made homemade meatballs with [...]
Another 40: Day 2
My best-laid plans for the day were thwarted by phone calls, work, a chainsaw and a friend. This isn’t necessarily bad; it just means that my to-do list will remain unchecked for another day.
Since this morning was foggy and again sub-40, I decided to do some Wii Fit. And then the phone rang. And again. [...]
Another 40: Day 1
I’m back! Did you miss me? I know that I missed this. My body/brain balance needs a little bit of attention after a month of limited exercise and lots of writing.
Some changes since last time: I’m not tracking calories or eating habits this time around. I’m mostly concerned with things that make me feel good [...]
Bringing Back the 40 Days
I’m bringing back the 40 Days challenge. Why? Because at the end of the year, as clients throw urgent projects my way and the holidays spiral out of control, what I need most is a little time for myself each day for brain and body. That time may involve exercise or it might just mean [...]
Live a Little
As a freelancer, the one thing I lack in my life is human interaction. I like to spend two afternoons each week at my local Peet’s Coffee & Tea just to hear other people’s voices. It’s also a good place to generate topics for blog posts.
The other day, I saw two women waiting for their [...]
