Work-Life Balance: A Walk a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Anyone who knows me is probably wondering how I could be writing a post on work-life balance. This year has been full of days that start at 6 or 6:30 and don't end until midnight or later and working weekends. In fact, I've found little time for one of my favorite stress relievers: exercise. NOTE: this post isn't about the benefits of exercise. I love the endorphin rush I get from a good walk in our hilly neighborhood while listening to some of my favorite music -- another top stress … [Read more...]

A Skeptic’s View of Social Media

I must confess that I grudgingly signed up for many of the social media tools. They simply aren't the way I prefer to communicate. At the same time, the entire phenomenon intrigues me. The reason for my simultaneous disinterest and intrigue in relation to social media can be traced back to my education and that which I love and love to study: communication. I much prefer to speak to someone face to face or over the phone, or watch/hear someone express their views on TV or over the radio. I … [Read more...]