Mixed Signals: The space in between Over the last two weeks, we seem to have returned to some normality, and still had enough time left over for a return to a bit of abnormality.
Busy isn’t the problem Busy really isn’t what it used to be. Busy used to be the goal. It was what we aimed for. It was cool.
Mixed Signals: Guardians of solitude Well, it's been a while. My (sometimes weekly) newsletter has become a (sometimes monthly) newsletter.
Selfish parenting Being selfish is not something to be proud of. “The lady at number 82 is very selfish” would unlikely be a compliment.
Mixed Signals: Get off the bus "How are you?" now comes with a follow-up question... "How's your lockdown going?"
Four ways to get lucky I’ve long struggled with the concept of luck. I look at my life and can’t help but feel incredibly fortunate.
Mixed Signals: Three years ago today Three years ago today, my foster kids came to live with me. What we're experiencing now feels like calm normality in comparison to where we were three years ago.