Life

Christmas is a pretty merry holiday (and I’d imagine the non-Christian holidays are pretty festive too), and for me, it’s always a time to count my blessings. I&rsqu... 03/12/2008

It’s New Year’s Eve (where I live), and I’ve been doing a lot of reflection over the last year. It’s the perfect time of year to look back and reflect on... 03/12/2008

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. - Leonardo da Vinci The problem with many books and guides on simplifying your clutter, your work life, your desk, your life, is that... 03/12/2008

There are a slew of popular books and systems, from favorites of mine such as Getting Things Done to the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to the Now Habit and more, all desig... 03/12/2008

“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.” - Benjamin Franklin Those of you who know the joys of working from home, whe... 03/12/2008

Nature abhors a vacuum. And so do I. - Anne Gibbons It’s a rare person among us who looks forward to cleaning the house. I certainly don’t, but a clean house is some... 03/12/2008

The war between being and nothingness is the underlying illness of the twentieth century. Boredom slays more of existence than war. - Norman Mailer I’m not one to get bore... 03/12/2008

“For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.” - Lily Tomlin Last week when I wrote about things to do at work when you’re bored out of your skull , a number of r... 03/12/2008

“With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson How often are you driving while talking on a cell phone, or thinking ab... 03/12/2008

“Nothing’s better than the wind to your back, the sun in front of you, and your friends beside you.” - Aaron Douglas Trimble While getting in shape has been a... 03/12/2008

“Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.” - John Lennon How many times have we told ourselves in complete earnestness, “I’m going to be more organized a... 03/12/2008

“It is easy enough to be friendly to one’s friends. But to befriend the one who regards himself as your enemy is the quintessence of true religion. The other is mere... 03/12/2008

“Everything has been figured out, except how to live.” - Jean-Paul Sartre I’m nearly 35 years old, and I’ve made my share of mistakes in my life. I&rsquo... 03/12/2008

“If I’d known I was going to live so long, I’d have taken better care of myself.” - Leon Eldred As I mentioned recently , I was a junk-food addict in my... 03/12/2008

“Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.” - Woody Allen We had the Parent Hacks earlier this week, and I was thinking it would be fun to do the... 03/12/2008