Quick notes — we’re on vacation and have so much to report, but that will wait until tomorrow. In this episode, I discuss the strategies I use to make reading a regular part of my life. Short answer: routines, a bit of tracking/attention, and…
1- Three podcasts this week about digital minimalism / social media break / etc: Deep Questions: Ep #207, A Digital Minimalism Intervention The Best Today Podcast: One month off of social media, here’s one thing I learned Life Kit: How to know when you…
OMG HOBONICHI!!!!!!! When I posted yesterday, I hadn’t seen this update — but here it is! So many of you have been interested in Hobonichi but intimidated by the Japanese language aspect. This much-awaited and wished-for version is so exciting! I never minded the…
I thought this month would be a good one for time tracking, since it contains a variety of kinds of days, and because I thought it would bring some awareness and clarity as we build our back-to-school routines in a couple of weeks. I…
Show Notes I feel like August marks the start of planner season – when people (well, some people) start thinking about next year’s systems in earnest. It was perfect timing for my chat with Michelle, who cofounded Bloom at age 20 (!). We talk…
DONE: 6 mi long(ish) run. Felt decent despite 80F / 82% humidity. (Also a 20 min Strength for Runners class and a 20 min yoga class on the Peloton app, a ‘stack’ on Saturday.) activity signups (to the extent possible) and uniform purchases. Annabel…
Happenings: G has gymnastics. I will be bringing the other two with me to spectate. Maybe I will try to get them to do a few pages of their school packets while there. I will be reading The Hotel Nantucket which is juicy +…
1- I did not finish everything on July’s list, but I read a lot of books! My favorite was Lessons in Chemistry. Just thinking about the characters makes me smile right now. I also loved watching Ted Lasso! Cannot wait for Season 3. I…
Activities Follow Up Will definitely do an ‘activities logistics’ ep of some kind on BOBW. I wanted to throw a few things out that have made things doable in our care: 1- Doube up when possible. A&C did horseback riding and art at the…
Interesting discussion re: activities! I definitely think my kids are still in those exploratory years where they are trying things. And while there are absolutely 8 and 10 year olds out there who are passionate about (and dedicated towards) one sport or musical instrument,…