Resolutions and David Allen’s GTD

2009 brought some challenges our way - high highs and low lows. We lost my dad and moved to France. Really, shouldn’t that be enough? Needless to say there is much to reflect on. What better way to start off the new year than with a TB Tip on resolutions!

Falling into the Void

Fall - I love so much about it - especially the cold, sunny days… a cup of steaming coffee or cider… the cheerfulness of orange and yellow in the trees. Gradually though, almost imperceptibly, the sky goes gray. Dampness invades your bones, colds your household and your spirit starts to sigh.

Since we are experiencing our first fall in Paris and our kids have to be commuted to school we are going through, how shall I say, a bit of a wake-up call.

International Travel with Kids

Ok, so here’s a good time: Pack 8 bags and 4 carry-ons. Pack snacks (including candy) in your carry on and then force two children under 6 to behave for over 12 hours in basically the same seat.

Wolfram Alpha - Will it change our lives?

There is a lot of discussion in the search community (and likely academic though I don’t run with that set) about the impending release of Wolfram Alpha. For those of you (us) who thought that adoption of online search killed the wall set of Encyclopedia Brittanica you’ve had since 1978 - this will likely take the corpse out and blow it up in a field.

What to take to Europe from the US?

In the interest of minimizing some of the pain and suffering that is bound for my husband and kids while I, the only one of us who speaks French, am at work and they are navigating a new foreign city - I asked around about what we should bring from the states.  What items can [...]

Average Commute Time

On the topic of the neighborhood. Factors include proximity to: a good grocery store; a gym; a park; a good restaurant or two; friends; public transportation (if in a big city). Also to be considered are how easy is it to walk from your house; how hard is it to park; how lively (or quiet) is it? Once you find the PERFECT place to live – you have to add the additional wrinkle of how long it takes to your office. Here is my new formula for evaluating wether or not your commute time is worth it.