Monthly Archives: January 2010

Dilbert, the Vachons and My Next Idea

I had coffee with my friend Katie Malinski, a parenting coach and therapist, and she told me a story about Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert. He said that he got emails all the time from people who said “Man, I had that idea! A cartoon about a nerd and the odd quirks of corporate life!” Scott Adams response was something like “Well, after you have the idea, you kind of have to do the work.”

Scott Adams is talking to me when he says that. Read More »


Looking Like a Squirrel Preparing for Winter

Do you ever find a Rice Krispie Treat in the bread box that you forgot about and it isn’t too old but it is definitely the last one and you know your 2-year-old would really like it, but you love Rice Krispie Treats too, so you eat it? Then your two-year-old walks into the kitchen and you turn to the side while you fit the whole thing in your mouth, then you eat it slowly while she plays at her kid-size kichen? Yeah, me too. :)


What Am I, the Paparazzi?

Sparkles, Buttercup and I were walking around Lady Bird Lake in their new red wagon when we run into Donna Howard, one of Texas’ state representatives. (Oh, wait, before you think I must have lost Buttercup, she is sleeping in her wrap when I take this picture.) Donna Howard is another reason why I love Austin. She is a politician, sure, but have you heard her talk about policy? Oh, my, she has really studied the issues and she is articulate and smart. Think Sarah Palin, but opposite, because of her personality, but because she is a Democrat too.

I said “Hello!”, then got to thinking… Read More »