E-mail Zero Redux Two weeks ago, I introduced E-mail Zero, the concept of living life with no e-mail. The motivation was to investigate innovative ways … Read more
To Start or Not to Start Three weeks ago I published a controversial post titled: Getting Started is Overrated. My basic point: If you want … Read more
The Student’s Curse After spending years confronting the peculiar peccadilloes of the student set, I’ve learned that one problem, in particular, looms above the rest. … Read more
The SAT Season Looms Over the past two weeks I’ve received three different e-mails asking for advice about SAT prep. I assume, therefore, that we’ve … Read more
From the reader mailbag: College classes are generally spaced out; each class meets once or twice a week and you take only 4 to 6 … Read more
“The following are valid excuses for skipping class: I have a fever of 105 degrees; I need to fly to L.A. to accept an Academy … Read more
[Note: Because I’ll be away from technology tomorrow to enjoy the 4th of July festivities, I’m posting Friday’s post one day early. See you on … Read more
Lightman Lives Lightly At first glance, Alan Lightman is the poster boy for a fast-paced, turbo-charged lifestyle. He’s currently an adjunct professor of Humanities, Creative … Read more
