Category Archives: Work Life Balance

Advice from third graders

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Michael Madden

Hello again everyone. It’s great to be back! As you might recall, I worked at Dana-Farber a few years ago, left for a couple of years, and started back in the IS PMO on the last day of February (a … Continue reading →

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Fascinating Jobs – If You Know About Them

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Deb Cote

Every year, Parade publishes What People Earn. This annual report is presented simply as photos of individuals and underneath each: their location, name, age, title (and sometimes organization), and their annual salary. I find the issue intriguing for a number … Continue reading →

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Dear Santa

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Deb Cote

I don’t have children and it’s been more than a few years since I wrote a Christmas letter to Santa, but I thought it was as good a time as any to (e)mail my wish list to the big man … Continue reading →

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First-Time Family Caregiver and Other Admissions at Thanksgiving

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Sandra Cadogan-Beebe

There’s never a wrong time to pause and ponder that for which we’re grateful. Spiritual rituality, meditative moments, significant life events, near-misses, good news, bad news. And, of course, the November day of Thanksgiving. I LOVE the Thanksgiving Holiday. I … Continue reading →

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My Virtual Days at the Beach

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Sandie Kimball

I haven’t had enough vacation this summer. My week on the Cape just whetted my appetite for sunshine, sand, and seashells. But I also have a craving for food, housing, and a meaningful purpose in life. I don’t know of … Continue reading →

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Post-Project Close: Deflate Gate 2.0?

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Sandra Cadogan-Beebe

Months – years for some participants – of planning, learning, changing, doing. We did it! We successfully went live just about a month ago. Yes there’s still work to do and some kinks to iron out, but WE DID IT! … Continue reading →

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Snowpocalypse 2015

Posted on February 20, 2015 by David Pesta

So let’s just cut to the chase and address the 800-lb gorilla in the snowbank.  This is crazy. This is unprecedented, unrelenting, snow-covered craziness. I don’t know how you all feel, but I for one may lose it. Snow madness … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Winter

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Deb Cote

The snowflakes on the recent weather forecast almost set me back. I don’t like winter because of the cold. I’m okay with it until December 26. Then I’m ready for spring. Each year I wish it away. However, the passing … Continue reading →

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Must I Be Grabbed by the Lapels?

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Ron Munroe

A few nights ago a group of us from work went out for a great evening of dinner and an outdoor movie under the stars. The movie was Hitchcock’s classic “Vertigo”. I thought I had seen it before, but quickly … Continue reading →

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I Admit It: I Can’t Do It All

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Deb Cote

If you remember an earlier blog post of mine, you know I’m an avid magazine reader. I really enjoy the articles and beautiful photos, but they also stress me out. Not just when the magazines pile up, but also reading … Continue reading →

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