It’s been quite a few years since I posted a true “day job” update on my work life, but it’s…
On Having a Job and Associated Deep Thoughts – Part 3
(Nearly a year ago, I wrote down some thoughts about my job — part 1 and part 2 — and where I want…
On Having a Job and Associated Deep Thoughts – Part 2
(In case you missed it, here’s Part 1.) In early 2010, when I still worked as a flight controller but…
On Having a Job and Associated Deep Thoughts – Part 1
It’s been almost a month since the government shutdown ended and I went back to work. Things were, not surprisingly,…
When I Grow Up
I hosted book club last Friday night, and I picked Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In. As expected, the choice led to…
Farewell, Maternity Leave
(Sporting a new outfit from the Carter’s store at the new outlet mall in Texas City.) Today is my last…
Learning Never Fails
Russian Soyuz spacecraft “The best thing for being sad,” replied Merlin, beginning to puff and blow, “is to learn something….






