I had said this would be the year. This would be the year when we wouldn't get to the end of the summer and realize that we hadn't been to the beach as a family or had only been once. After all, we went to the beach on Memorial Day weekend. We were off to … Continue reading Another summer of not going to the beach enough
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Hey, boss. Thanks for seeing me. No, I don't mind if you eat your lunch while I talk. Is that from downstairs? It smells good. Anyway, I have a personal request. I hope it's okay. I was wondering if I could take the end of the year off. Like a sabbatical. I have some vacation … Continue reading The Chicago murder rate is tired and wants some time off
Which are more cliché: stock photos of hackers or stock photos of working moms? Stock photos of hackers tend to feature people in hoodies (presumably men) using computers in dark, shadowy places. Typical stock photos of working moms show frazzled women working, usually while holding a baby. Enough with the stereotypes! Women (even mothers) can … Continue reading Hacker stock photos swapped with working mom stock photos defy stereotypes
I have recently discovered that I love Pilates. I had been looking for a way to get back into exercising. I used to love Bikram Yoga, but the process of going, doing a 90 minute class, showering, and coming home meant I needed a two-and-a-half hour block of time to do it. My evenings and … Continue reading I am a Pilates convert
My dear daughter, Soon you will go to the scary place. You know it is a scary place because you are scared. You are scared because you do not know what happens in the scary place. You are scared because you have to go to the scary place alone. You have to go to the … Continue reading For my daughter before she goes to the scary place
Kim Z. Dale 