Standing over my cellphone, I’m at a loss for words despite the utter simplicity of the concept I’m trying to convey. All my mom wants to know is that I’m at my apartment safely after flying back to San Francisco from Dallas. Otherwise, she’ll worry. It’s a simple request, and I’m happy to comply. “I’m…
Archives for April 2014
Grab Yourself a Post-It Note
Preferably one of the small ones. Now write down on that piece of paper the names of the people in your life whose opinion of you matters to you. If you’re anything like me, it will end up being a pretty short list. Last week, I came across this exercise part way through this great…
A Day Trip to Pescadero
I love day trips. What’s not to love? You get all the benefits of a road trip — time on the open road, seeing home fade away in your rear view mirror, and watching new scenery appear outside your car window — but without any of the hassles of a real trip. I also love…