Hello from London, and the world of 4-day workweeks
https://flic.kr/p/2aoDbi8 I’ve been terribly remiss in blogging, because I’ve been on the road since the end of September, appearing at a couple events and doing research for my
Greetings from Óbidos, Portugal; and reflections on travel and rest
I’m in the courtyard of the Pousada da Vila in Óbidos, Portugal. (Lots of pictures in my Flickr album.) I’ve been in here at the invitation of FOLIO,
Russell Square and the creative benefit of a little stability
I'm just back from a couple weeks in England, and while I spent some time in Cambridge (where my wife is a dean in a summer program) and
New things on vacations
I've been thinking a bit about vacations, partly because I'm off to England tomorrow for some research, some interviews, and a little time off with my wife. My
In Squaw Valley
I’m at Squaw Valley for the Gruter Institute conference, giving a talk about the future of work. It’s a very intersting time, and not just because it’s up
Dogs and cats in Europe
While I was in Copenhagen week before last, I came across a cat while heading to a friend's house for lunch: Then a couple days later, I ran
This is not bike parking this is art
Spotted at Papirøen: Art can be confusing, I suppose.
Back in Copenhagen
During my travels in Europe week before last, I spent a couple days in Copenhagen, which is one of my favorite cities. I've not been back there in
Utrecht and Happinez festival
I was in Europe for about ten days at the end of September. I used to blog about trips in near real-time, but what little real-time reportage I
A new project on the craft of academic sabbaticals
What makes a successful academic sabbatical? I want to find out. And I want your help. Few of us get any explicit training in how to take a