Some of my other beliefs

I published a set of beliefs and statements on my web site that define much about who I am and what I believe about my work. Feel free to read the My Philosophy or Feel Good About Hiring Me sections.

I’m including a few more here. Maybe these are like the deleted scenes bonus section!

• Having a child has made me a better writer and designer. My son makes me pay attention to every little thing, and then name it 42 times. He’s wise beyond his years, too.
• Coffee makes the world a better place. Fair trade coffee makes it even better.
• The optimal temperature for writing and designing is about 74 degrees Fahrenheit. A slight northerly breeze helps.

People ask me how I manage working from home and being a stay-at-home parent. It’s not easy. I don’t really have a typical workday. The list below is more the good life stuff that flows in and through my work projects. Remembering them keeps me feeling good about how the chaos is working out these days.

• I walk to work, which consists of approximately eight steps. My carbon footprint is low. My web site is carbon neutral thanks to offsets.
• I take breaks by reading to my son and taking him out for a walk.
• I make an ongoing game out of trying to recycle everything in the house.
• I listen to Garrison Keillor every day and try to pass on a bit of his goodness to others.
• I don’t have a personal trainer.
• I can recite Dr. Seuss’s ABCs book by memory.
• I’m on pace to memorize a half-dozen Sandra Boynton books by year’s end. She may now be the torch-bearer for the Seussian tradition.

What are the little things that seep into your day that make you feel better about it?