Let's talk about hybrid and virtual work. Boston is mid-way (hopefully) through a COVID surge. This has, yet again, shifted plans in many companies and caused others to continue their commitment to hybrid or virtual work. At this point, we…
I recently took a reading tour of the blog entries from the height of the pandemic. In that liminal space, two things came forward as priorities; respecting the body and maintaining a connection to other humans. Many of us became…
Happy New Year, Everyone! We are back after a much-needed break. This, of course, means that my inbox is overflowing with inquiries and requests. One of the themes I notice more when the volume of email is high is the…
Thanksgiving has past, Hanukkah is upon us, and the holiday season will bubble along until the New Year. All of this bustle can be anxiety-making in a normal year. This is still not a normal year. The pandemic adds a…
I am active in several virtual spaces, like everyone else. One thing I've noticed of late is how discourteous the some of the commentary is. It is as if it is no longer enough to disagree with someone. It is…
Facebook is down, this is not a drill. I'm sure you haven't noticed it being a workday and all (Insta too). Still, for those of us who sometimes indulge in an easy social connection, this might have been disturbing. It…
My kid just started middle school. On their first day, they arrived with a backpack full of binders and required notebooks. They also carried a lunch bag and a water bottle. Then, they were handed a Chromebook. As I watched…
For months, my husband's company planned to bring everyone back to the office this week. They were not alone as many companies felt good about this "conservative" restart. Well, the best-laid plans and all that. The virus does not care.…
Speaking in a mask is back (assuming it ever left for you). And, just like that, we are having more in-person conversations wearing them, especially indoors. The only problem is we have forgotten our best practices for speaking clearly while…
The weather has been a doozy. Heat and humidity in the east, inhumane heat waves through much of the country, and fires. The rest of the world isn't faring much better. All of this has a very personal effect on…