Why is parking on my street such a nightmare?
I’m so freaking tired of all the construction around here. It’s been years since the first house down the street … Continue reading Why is parking on my street such a nightmare?
Tag: A Day In the Life
Mission: Burnout Recovery
I hit a big benchmark this past week: it’s officially been a month since I no longer do a job … Continue reading Mission: Burnout Recovery
A Covert Operative Never Gets the Credit
I just finished writing one of the more strategic emails I’ve ever written. It was only in hindsight that I … Continue reading A Covert Operative Never Gets the Credit
Stuck or Planted
Two weeks ago, I had a thought. Your life can be any way you want it to be Katie’s inner … Continue reading Stuck or Planted
Western Lament
One of the greatest perks of working from home lo this many months has been my sustained total avoidance from … Continue reading Western Lament
Quarantinewhile
Okay, I stole this from Stephen Colbert but it’s clever and like every academic would tell you, borrow and repurpose. … Continue reading Quarantinewhile
Work-At-Home and the Persistence of Underachieving
For a long time, I’ve been well aware that workplaces are often not the hotbed of innovation. In fact, it’s … Continue reading Work-At-Home and the Persistence of Underachieving
Motivation Zero
I’m in a quarantine pickle. I can’t find motivation to do anything. Even writing this blog post was a monumental … Continue reading Motivation Zero
‘Tis Its Season
Recently, I’ve been forced encouraged to consider the idea that everything has its own season. This, of course, makes me … Continue reading ‘Tis Its Season
Going to the Mattresses
Last Friday morning I woke up with my knees swollen and angry at me. That was it. “This is the final … Continue reading Going to the Mattresses
My Tent on the Beach 