On My Way to Ideal

On My Way to Ideal

I just stepped off the treadmill, grabbed a glass of ice water, and sat down at my desk. It’s shortly after 5 am, and I am awake, alive, and ready. Since an ideal day for me starts with exercise, I am on my way. When I passed through the kitchen to grab my...
Not an Ideal Day

Not an Ideal Day

This has not been an ideal day, although it started out fine enough. I woke up at the right time, brewed a cup of coffee in my Keurig, and sat down to work. I had planned to write, but had important emails to attend to, so I answered those. Then I connected in an...
Breaking Out of Our Routines

Breaking Out of Our Routines

Last night I took my girls swimming at dusk. I am normally very regimented at bedtime, even in the summer, even on Friday nights. My girls wake up early no matter what time they go to bed. Natalie, especially, creeps into my office each morning, still cozy from her...
A Perfect Day

A Perfect Day

I know it’s been a good day because Natalie, my 8 year old, who often complains about how much I work, announced earlier: “This is a perfect day.” Today was our first work day at home after two weeks away, my annual working vacation. As the day...
Breaking Out of Our Routines

What Makes an Ideal Day

Since I posted about my ideal day, I’ve enjoyed some great days, but none that exactly match my description. In the process, I’ve thought about the key components of an ideal day. Unpacking my earlier description, my ideal day includes: Exercise. I feel...