three things make a post

Sugru! Moldable silicone putty. Fix things, or make them awesomer. This stuff is pretty fantastic. I used it last night for the first time and have already gotten a couple of compliments, and all I did was pad the bottom of a ceramic coffee mug to de-clonk it.

We're happier when busy but our instinct is for idleness. I've been thinking about this article and research for days now, and examining my own (very powerful) instinct for idleness. Why do I have it, when I clearly get so much joy out of productivity and creation?

The Case for $320,000 Kindergarten Teachers. Basically - early education matters a great deal, later in life. Given that I'll have a kindergartener in a month (!), this is also on my mind.

To follow up on my value/valueless post from yesterday, I value the fact that I have an extremely insightful and awesome management team on my side at my job. And I value all of the amazing contributions you guys commented with. It brightened a really difficult day, for me, so: thanks.

this week's lesson:

Difficult isn't bad or good. It's just difficult.