Change

Scott and I made kind of a big decision a few weeks ago. I quit my job, and I don’t have another job lined up to replace it.  And what’s more, I’m not going to be looking for another job.  At least not right now. This is where the fun comes into play (and the…

Not So Great Workout Substitution

I was a dark and stormy night.  Only not really.  But it was a dark night after a long day at work in what has been a very long week at work.  So I got home, determined to run 6 miles.  Right.  The real problem is that I would rather do any household chore than…

Dorks Anonymous

Hi, I’m Hannah, and I’m a dork. I went upstairs today to pick out my caffeine of choice, and I stood there staring at the vending machine, carefully thinking through the negatives of fake sugar vs. higher caloric intake.  Same old story.  Then I saw that Diet Coke was available in spot B4.  And I…

Unexpected Campsite Visitors

Ah, camping.  You’re tricky.  First, you lure me into working out with your mountainsides and your pretty views.  So sneaky.  Then you laugh at me as I huff and puff up the mountain.  Then you lull me into relaxation with a campfire and a warm sleeping bag.  And finally, when I think we’re getting along…

Cue Mountains

I’ve been in a funk for the past week.  First, I got really sick on Thursday morning, then I slept and slept and slept.  The sleeping part was fantastic.  The part where my entire weekend flew by in a blur of congestion and sleep was slightly less fantastic. Then I woke up, went to work for…

A Painting a Day: Duane Keiser

I shared a painting or two by Duane Keiser a long time ago.  In case you forgot, he’s a painter, and I like him.  This painting of his recently made its way to my email inbox: And here’s why that matters to me: I somehow ran across Keiser’s “Painting a Day” project a few years…

Organizational Systems in the Workplace: Why Mine is the Best

You might have figured out a great way to keep track of your to do list at home or at work.  I imagine that there are lots of great systems that are technologically advanced and have extra benefits like reminders and notifications.  I applaud the people who make use of that technology, I’m just not…