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Career Strategist by Day - Tired Parent by Night | Trying to Read More | Progressive |
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Nothing is more heartwarming than a child in bed with a book and a flashlight, giggling at what she reads. #parenting #BookSky

Even as wealth and incomes rise, mental and social well being is eroding. “This suggests either that other factors are outweighing the positive effects of rising income, or that the current approach to pursuing material prosperity might be directly undermining psychological and social well-being.”

The trade wars won’t immediately change the minds of many Trump supporters. Why? 1. These mostly insignificant concessions he is getting will still be spun as wins. 2. Trump surrogates have been pushing the “initial pains” message for a while now. It won’t hold forever, but it will stick for now.

Fill-a-bag book event this morning. Don’t normally find much at the top of my wish list, but can usually grab a few good selections to round out my library, as well as some good stuff for the kids. #BookSky

Was able to get clear views of Venus and Mars in our little family telescope.

One of these things is not like the other. We can’t continue to fall into the trap of expecting half the country will see the insanity and change their minds, not when they are spoon fed an alternate reality 24/7.

As a parent, I don’t think there is any common illness more dreaded than norovirus. It is the absolute worst. #Parenting

Return to office policies do not mean that remote employees will “finally get back to work.” We need to get out of the mindset that productivity can only occur in an office. The data show otherwise.

You can still be an engaged citizen and not hate watch the inauguration today. Stay informed but do things that give you some peace today and don’t boost TV ratings.

Been working on a home library. What are 2-3 books you think anyone should have in their collection? #booksky