Normal People being Productive
This week we feature an update from past guest Elizabeth Bee, who has changed jobs, changed organizational systems, and had to make some adjustments to how she gets stuff done. Before that, though, the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula Vernon) and I will discuss her new book, the thrown ball, and the ups and downs of the past week.
Continue reading “Episode 115 – New book, Elizabeth Bee update”
This week, we will discuss the difficulty of working on a new team with the Wombat Co-Host, some review of the stages of team development, and what it’s like to be adjusting your sleep schedule. We wrap it all up with an interview with Data Analyst, Author, and YouTuber Michael Headley!
Hi folks! This week we will talk about completing a big project, and the feelings you get after it is done. We also have an update on one of the Wombat Co-Host’s (Author Ursula Vernon) long-term goals, and finish up with the live show from Bubonicon with Jane Lindskold and Jim Moore! (Sadly, I cannot currently find a public copy of the quail photo mentioned in the show)
Continue reading “Episode 113 – Completing Things, Jane Lindskold and Jim Moore”
Hi folks! It’s a letter week, and we’ll read and talk about your questions, comments, and feedback! We also talk about how the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula) did with her “sick day” last week, as well as Kevin’s frustrations with apps and lack of interoperability.
What do you do when the well runs dry-ish, and you can’t come up with new ideas? This week the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula Vernon) and I will talk about her sudden lack of ideas and how maybe a day off – a REAL day off – can help. After that we’ll talk to Sarah Hartman about how they stay productive.
Hi folks! We are currently recovering from jet lag and travel, so we’re going to share the talk I did with Patricia Pinto about how she stays productive while we recover.
This week, we wrap up our conversation with Dino on cooking. We talk about some easy prep stuff you can make ahead, tips on using it, and long talk about food security. We even discuss tea in China vs. tea in the US. I hope you’ve been enjoying the series as we wrap up this week. But before that Ursula and I talk about how we’ve been productive this past week.
Content Warning: Poverty, U.S. Politics, Food Security, Corn, Preppers, Tibet Politics, Immigration, Christianity
Continue reading “Episode 109 – Being Home, Cooking with Dino Part 3”
This week we have part 2 of our talk with Dino about cooking! We talk salt, hot peppers, how to avoid the fear of screwing up, and the society rules around hospitality. Before that, though, Ursula (the Wombat Co-Host) and I talk about working on-call, making word count, and her current sleep schedule. This is the longest of the three, so get ready for a heck of a ride!
Content Warnings for the interview segment: bodily functions, the local nuclear plant, parasites, sex, poverty, politics, refugees, border politics, severe weather
Continue reading “Episode 108 – Sleep Schedule, Cooking with Dino Part 2”
Dino’s back to talk about cooking! While the conversation DOES meander, we talk about gear, prep, and timing. We also talk about cooking for children, meal planning, the culture behind family/group meals, and a lot more (that includes recipes). But before that, Ursula and I talk about the past weekend at SDCC, dinner decision fatigue, and give an update on the baby chickens.
Continue reading “Episode 107 – Post-SDCC, Cooking with Dino Part 1”
This week we talk about chickens, working outside, and the prep for San Diego Comic-Con. We wrap it all up with an interview with the multi-talented musician Chris Kolakowski.
Continue reading “Episode 106 – SDCC prep, Chris Kolakowski”