These days, no one can afford to waste time at work. Thanks to widespread downsizing, workloads are piling up and unfortunately extra hours in the day are not. Maximizing your time at work can mean... Read more >>

We’ve all had the frustrating experience of counting the minutes as we sat and waited much longer than anticipated to see the doctor. The remedy for how not to wait at the doctor’s office?... Read more >>

To be honest, I had this short paper prepared to just drop and move on to Christian site that needs my attention. Then the Lord showed me something—are we sometimes just a little too fast to put... Read more >>

This summer I have been struggling to find some sort of balance between my workload and childcare coverage. As I wrote last month, I have less daycare than I do work at the moment. I have been getting... Read more >>

When I was in the throes of writing my book, amBITCHous, I got a call from CNN asking me to appear as an expert giving advice to “workaholics.” I agreed. This was both ironic and hilarious... Read more >>

The shopping is all done; you’re wearing brand new sneakers, a new watch, an iPod, and a new running outfit. You’re ready to head out the door and see how far you can go. STOP! Starting... Read more >>

On a recent vacation to the island of Ocracoke, the prickly sun beat down on me as I ran down a lonely stretch of highway. It was 7:30 a.m., 85 degrees, with humidity at 100 percent. My body ached. I... Read more >>

2007 Summer SF Events & Festivals:                      May How Weird Festival... Read more >>

My middle son, David, fourteen at the time, shouted up the stairs to me the date of his next basketball practice. “Put it on the calendar!” I yelled down to him. As in THE... Read more >>

Co-parenting can sometimes be a series of ups and downs. Even after you’ve been separated or divorced for years, there are common problems that many co-parenting families must face. Whether... Read more >>