Productivity Alchemy

Hi folks! This week we will give a brief update of what's going on with our own productivity, as well as an update on why Ursula isn't on the show this week. After that, we talk to Dave Pygon about his new book and find out how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Do it Stevie's Way Charity Spotlight: Weish4Ever Charity Spotlight: The Care Kit Foundation Charity Spotlight: Make-a-Wish Foundation Dave Pygon on LinkedIn PygonOne Win the 16 Montblanc Pens Pilot-Namiki Pens ReMarkable2 Noris Staedtler Jumbo EMR Severance Ted Lasso 30 Coins Inside Job Succession M*A*S*H

This week we'll check in with both Kevin and Ursula to see how Kevin's change to his system are going. We also are deferring the one letter we have to next month, so there are no letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Palouse Prairie Foundation Bullet Journal Official Site PatBoard Kanban Tools

Welcome to the first episode of year 7! This week we'll talk about Kevin's long-ish weekend, his new work laptop, and how he's on-call some more this week. We'll also catch up with Ursula on her latest progress both with writing and signing things, as well as her latest video games obsession. After that, we'll have a discussion with Aytekin Tank about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: UNICEF Aytekin Tank's Website Automate Your Busywork Jotform Aytekin on Twitter Aytekin's Jotform Blog 7 Habits of Highly Effective People iA Writer Eisenhower Matrix The Artist's Way Zapier

And that's year six in the can! This week we'll give updates on our productivity, code, progress on signing things, and the latest of Ursula's book progress. And after all that, we have your yearly catch-up interview with Kevin Sonney, with guest interviewer Ursula Vernon! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: 988 Lifeline Charity Spotlight: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Charity Spotlight: Suicide Prevention Resource Center Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Kevin Sonney on Twitter Kevin's ChickenCam on Twitch What is Site Reliability Engineering? Ologies Chickenology Episode(s) PatBoard Noteplan Bravestorming Movers Erase ReMarkable2 Staedtler Norris Digital Pencils John Wick Chapter 4 Prehistoric Planet Diablo IV Horizon: Forbidden West John Scalzi on Productivity Alchemy Wheaton's Law Jee Veerey by Bloodywood

Here it is, the penultimate episode of year six! We'll talk about our current productivity wins, challenges, and the latest batch of things Ursula needs to sign. After that, we'll read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Tango's Extra Life Charity Spotlight: Carolina Abortion Fund Brain Injury Survival Toolkit (book) Therapist Planner Wombats are Biofluorescent Thornhedge pre-order

Ursula's back with an update on our now healthy Hound! We won't go into any details, but suffice to say, we're glad she's home. And then we have the second part of our catch-up with Selphie. Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: World Cancer Research Fund Charity Spotlight: American Association for Cancer Research Selphi's Ko-Fi URGPURG (Saturday 8.30 AM AEST) Tonari no Fumi (Wednesday 1.30 PM AEST) Selphie's First Appearance Selphie's Second Appearance The Devil's Tramping Ground Brevelle the Milk Cafe(tm) BMF600

OK, after what has been a trying week, here is the first part of our catch-up with Selphie Trabia. Before that, though, a brief update on the chickens and the ongoing Hound health saga. Charity Spotlight: World Cancer Research Fund Charity Spotlight: American Association for Cancer Research Selphi's Ko-Fi URGPURG (Saturday 8.30 AM AEST) Tonari no Fumi (Wednesday 1.30 PM AEST) Selphie's First Appearance Selphie's Second Appearance The Devil's Tramping Ground Brevelle the Milk Cafe(tm) BMF600

There are baby chickens! That's really the most important thing this week, but we did do other things, and we'll update you on how we are doing on our productivity. After that, we have a magical talk with Dalia Monterroso, the President of Chickenlandia, about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Innocence Project Welcome to Chickenlandia Bawk Talk Podcast Let's All Keep Chickens! TedxWWU : I Dream of Chickens Hentopia Portlandia Chapinlandia Perry Mason Schmigadoon! Severance M*A*S*H Ted Lasso What Feasts at Night Pre-Order

Hi folks! This week we'll talk about Kevin's on-call, new tattoo, Ursula's new website, and some other odds and ends. After that we have a fantastic talk with Yvette Amirian about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Armenia Fund Yvette Amirian on IMDB The Integrity of Joseph Chambers Alert Fatigue

This week, we have our usual set of productivity updates, including Kevin's on-call, Ursula's virtual con appearance, prep for her dental work, and the woes that come with managing WordPress. After that, we'll read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Alongside Wildlife Foundation Cori's Planners The Youtube Overview Monthly Planner Quarterly Planner v.1 Quarterly Planner v.2

This week we both have had a normal week, although not without a few hiccups. We'll talk about that, Ursula's upcoming virtual con appearance, and Kevin's sudden anxiety about being on-call. After that, we have an amazing talk with Dana Mahina and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Kiva Charity Spotlight: Nelm's Music Planet Dana Mahina Dana Mahina on Twitter Dana Mahina on LinkedIn Focused Writing Apps Joe Versus the Volcano Breaking Bad Mythic Quest The Office (US Version) Brain Writing Sheryl Sandburg A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

It is book launch week! We talk about the book launch event for "A House With Good Bones" before catching up on our productivity, lack of travel plans for the next few months, and more. We then chat with Jennie and Obby Breeden about how they stay productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: ACLU Charity Spotlight: Planned Parenthood The Devil's Panties Jennie on Twitter KiwiBoxes CrunchLabs A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher (Ursula Vernon)

We're both home! But since Ursula was at a book event this week, she gets a week off while I have an amazing talk with Athena Scalzi, and find out how she stays productive. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Carolina Tiger Rescue Athena Scalzi on Twitter Athena Scalzi on Whatever Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Native Care Products Remarkable2 Squishmallow Squishable The JoCo Cruise

Hi folks! After a weekend in Indianapolis I recorded this from a hotel in Orlando, so the productivity update is a bit sparse. But to make up for it, we have this AMAZING chat with Sara Nash, and found out how she stays productive! Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Sara Nash on Twitter Dexcom G6 The Flylady Mise en Place Fitbit Asana Lynne M. Thomas University of Illinois SFWA Special Collection Timex Sinclair 1000 TRS-80 Wax Cylinders at the Library of Congress Bullet Journals Yogurt in an Instant Pot Violet Blue FloMask Corsi-Rosenthal Box Bullet Train

We're back from Hawaii, but Ursula had a bit of dental work so is taking the week off. After a brief update from Kevin, we'll jump right in and talk to Rebecca Martino and fine out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Stately Pet Supply Stately Pet Supply in Instagram Stately Pet Supply on Facebook Apple Notes At-A-Glance DayMinder Clamp-on Cupholder Lightspeed Point-of-Sale Downton Abbey

Hi folks! This is our last episode before taking a two week vacation! It has been YEARS since we did an ACTUAL vacation, and so we'll talk about where we are on our various projects and where we hope to be before we leave. After that, we have a lovely chat with the author Tove K. Danovich! Links for this episode: Charity Spotlight: The Livestock Conservancy T. K. Danovich Tove on Twitter Tove on Instagram Tove's Chickens on Instagram Pilot G2 Pens Jetpens Scan Marker Pro Libby App The Hookup Plan Rosemary & Thyme Midsomer Murders Shakespear & Hathoway Monty Don Ground Force Courtney Maum's The Year of the Horses

Hi folks! This week we'll talk about Kevin's new Toys - I mean Tools - that he's using to keep track of things. We'll also check in with Ursula and how her progress is going with edits and the endless pile of things to sign. After that, we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen Todoist Patboard Modubooq Chef Jose Andres Tzadikim Nistarim Ellane W Images from Cori!

This week we catch up with Ursula on how her glasses and brain meds are going, as well as see where Kevin is on his work. After that we have a lovely chat with James Fair, and find out how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: American Red Cross Disaster Services James Fair on LinkedIn Motivate Your Life - 11 Inspiring stories to move you into action: A Journey of Riches Office365 MAGFest Dorsai Irregulars OneNote Tim Ferris Maintenance Phase If Books Could Kill SteamDeck

Apologies for the mic issues in the opening discussion, I have no idea what happened there. This week in our productivity updates we have a normal, not very exciting, and typical week. This is a good thing! We also talk about Ursula's soon-to-be-updated eyeglasses, Kevin's hurry-up-and-wait time fillers, an update on our planned trip to HI, and a chicken update. After that, we have a catch-up interview with Anne "Tyrrlin" Williams! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: TTs Rescue Squad Gryphon Winds LLC Square Shop Gryphon Winds LLC on Facebook Tyrrlin on DeviantArt Tyrrlin on FurAffinity Tyrrlin on AO3 Tyrrlin on Wattpad Tyrrlin on Fanfiction.net Episode 85 - Event Planning, Anne "Tyrrlin" Williams Fallout 4 Critical Roll Matt Mercer OpenOffice Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach Trilogy ML Nystrom Nylok Screws Bravestorming Movers

Now that I've recovered from MAGFest, we're back with a full discussion of our productivity for the past week, updates on how Ursula's new glasses and med changeover are going, and what Kevin is doing since his big project at work is on hold. After all that, we have an amazing talk with Juli Thompson about how she stays productive - and as a bonus, a discussion of para-social relationships. Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Lutheran Disaster Response (ELCA) Charity Spotlight: Sahan Journal Juli Thompson on Twitter St. Steven's Lutheran Church Bullet Journals The Artist's Way Julia Cameron Gratitude Journaling David Allen's Getting Things Done S'moresUp The Flylady CONVergence Martin Niemöller B.F. Skinner THE MISBEHAVIOR OF ORGANISMS by Keller Breland and Marian Breland Chicken Camp Hmong Community in St. Paul MN Nadia Bolz-Weber An Immense World by Ed Yong

I have returned from MAGFest, and boy am I STILL tired. Here is the episode that was supposed to go out last week, where we talk to Dino Sarma about cleaning up after the party, and some thoughts on 2023. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Planned Parenthood Part 1 - Episode 282 Aftermath of Party Time: Cleaning (Google Doc) The Flylady Fiestaware Everything Fiesta in Flatwoods, WVa /r/childrenofhoardersCOH /r/childofhoarder An Invitation to Indian Cooking Pumpkin Sangkaya (Thai Pumpkin Custard) Demi-glace OXO Sink Strainers Airtable The Mac is not a Typewriter

Here we are, the end of 2022 - WE MADE IT! So, as we wrap up one year and head into another, we talk about the progress of Ursula's med changeover, the new Anti-Planner that just came in, and the general chill-ness of the last week. After that, we'll catch up with Dino Sarma, and find out how his 2022 wrapped up. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Philly AIDS Thrift Dino Sarma's Past Appearances Preventive Controls Qualified Individual OCR Sigrid Ellis Interview How to Cook and Eat in Chinese

Hi all! This week, we'll talk about how Kevin has been out of spell slots and why it took almost a week to fix last week's episode. We also discuss Ursula's status, the horror movie rewatch we are doing, and have a "guest appearance" by Sergi. After all that, we talk to Katie Mazeika about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Cleveland Kids Book Bank Katie Mazeika Annette Feels Fine Anne Lamott Rent Bad Sisters Panda Planner Rocketbook Evernote AbeBooks Mac's Backs Beulah Louise Henry Annette Kellerman Tom Morello Quote Hip Hop Family Tree Clive Barker Children's Books Heartland Book Festival Buckeye Book Fair Books by the Bank Spectrum Fantastic Art Wacom Cintiq iPad Pro Claude Monet Hellraiser Annihilation A Nightmare on Elm Street Event Horizon The Forbidden Zone

UPDATED: Fixed the audio edit that had the outro in the middle of the interview. This week we discuss Ursula's med changes, and how that is impacting her productivity - which it shouldn't, since she's allowing herself to use the adjustment period as "sick time." After that, we have an awesome talk with Jazzlyn Stone, freelance comics marketer and writer! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Jazzlyn Stone Website Jazzlyn Stone Twitter Jazzlyn Stone Instagram Artist Eden Hopkins (Crow Painting) Pokemon TCG ClickUp Jira Topatoco Pilot Bottle 2 Pens (B2p) Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop Slay the Spire How It's Made Shaun of the Dead Into the Badlands Barbarian Nope Smile Candyman (2021) Quarantine (US Version) Train to Busan

This week we'll talk about some upheavals from the last week, and recovering from them. We'll also talk about Ursula's med change, site updates, and then we'll read your letters and comments! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Feeding America (If you aren't in the US, find a local food bank and support them!) Focus@Will Episode 197 with Will Henshall You Need a Budget (YNAB) Yarn Harlot

It is the week after the US Thanksgiving Holiday., and despite having JUST had a 4 day weekend, Kevin and Ursula are worn out from their respective tasks. The good news is Ursula finished a book today, and has sent it to her editor, but the bad news is she is too tired to appear this week. The better news is that we have a great talk with Special Guest Christina Vasilevski to make up for the lack of banter! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund Christina Vasilevski Professional Website Christina Vasilevski Personal Website Christian Vasilevski Twitter Orange Shirt Day Figma Habitica GnuCash You Need a Budget (YNAB) Secret Labs Chairs Steelcase Chairs Herman Miller Chairs Chicken Agda on TikTok Oliver Darkshire's Potato (original post) Play Potato Online!

It's the day before Thanskgiving here in the US and all through the house, not much is going on. So we have a brief talk about what we sort-of-got done this week, before catching up with returning guest Cori Large. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Aseel Cori Large C.A. Endicott Author Site Cori's Instagram Cori's Amazon Page Cori's Ravelry Cori's YouTube Page (with links to planners) Yellow Paper House WooCommerce for Wordpress Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse Hurricane Ian How to build a stockpile on $5 per week Kevin and Ursula Eat Cheap The Hidden Almanac The Founder Pigeon Forge TN Dollywood Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe

Hi folks! We're back this week after Kevin's last trip for 2022. We'll talk about the things we got done this past week, hear both of us lose track of the conversation, and find out about Ursula's most recent weird dream. After that, we have a great interview with long-time listener Rachel Folk! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Cradles to Crayons Pilot G2 Pens Bic Stick Pens Pentel RSVP Pens Crucial Conversations The Godfather (1972)

We're back from World Fantasy Con, and JUST have enough time to read your letters before Kevin heads off to WindyCon! We also talk about why Kevin is celebrating a success, and how he did it, all the things Ursula has caught up on, and updates about the cats, chickens, and some barking from the ever-present hound. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Warnock for Georgia Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline SecretLabs Titan EVO 2022 Witcher Edition Chair Airguard for Android

Kevin has just finished up All Things Open 2022, and is off to join Ursula at World Fantasy Con, so there isn't much of an update this week. So we'll go right into a fantastic talk with Scott Gatz, and find out how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Family Equality Scott Gatz on Twitter Queerty Asana Microsoft Todo Smartsheet World Fantasy Con 2022

This week is one of the few "normal" weeks we get this month, after having a great time at a local Furry Con this past weekend. We'll talk about what we're up to, how Kevin is Celebrating Success, and check in with Ursula's progress. Then we have an AMAZING talk with Dr. Michael Bishop AKA Blothar the Berserker from GWAR!!!! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Musicares GWAR This is GWAR on Shudder GWAR and Regional Identity - TedX Keypone Cracker RoboCop Comet Russ Meyer

Have we got a great episode for you this week! We'll start by talking about our week, Kevin's weekend at MAGCon, and how Ursula is looking forward to being back in her rut after the fall appearance schedule. And after that, we have an excellent talk with Dr. Phillipe Douyon and how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program Neuroplasticity: Your Brain's Superpower (amazon) Inle BrainFit Institute Dr. Douyon on Instagram Dr. Phillipe Douyon's Links Nuri the Neuron Take Charge of Your Brain Daily Planner The Farmer Pain Scale

This week we'll give a bit of a chicken update, then discuss our productivity for the week, including Kevin's code breakthrough and Ursula's brief periods of productivity. We'll follow that with your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Khalsa Aid Franklin Planner Training Part 1 (YouTube) David Allen's Getting Things Done Dell's Wonder Spot (Wikipedia) The Mitchell Corn Palace Oregon Vortex Gravity Falls (Wikipedia) POD Movers Grocery Gadget App Ellie Krug How to use the OGL

We're back from CapClave! We talk about the extra time off we took, since the con is about all we did since the last episode. After that, we kick off October by chatting with one of Kevin's favorite authors, DM Guay! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: KCCure Kidney Cancer Advocacy and Research DM Guay Website Bake Off: A granny horror story The 24x7 Demon Mart Series DM Guay Twitter DM Guay Letterboxd Daily Planner Page Quarterly Planner Page Brilliant Planner Pilot G2 Gel Pen Bravestorming Mover Erase Tales of Weird Florida Freewrite Wes Craven's Swamp Thing The Artist's Way Border (film)

We are off to CapClave this weekend, and so we talk about scheduling the pre-con freak out that Ursula has every event. We also talk about asking for help when you need it, and some of Kevin's current frustrations. After that, we have an amazing talk with Larissa Lichty and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Find Your Local Food Bank (US) Charity Spotlight: Find a Local Women's Shelter Larissa on Twitter USDA Organic Handbook and Links Habitica Wellbutrin SPAM gmailctl Skratch Labs Kobo John G. Hartness Falstaff Books Obsidian.md MusiKozy LibertyCon SF/F Convention DC United Pittsburgh Riverhounds LEGO Optimus Prime Castaway (Movie) Tarter Raised Bed Planters Cherokee Sedge ElectroCookie Raspberry Pi4 Light up Case

What a show we have for you this week! Before Kevin goes in for dental surgery, we talk about our projects and where we are, what it is like when we have a day when our brains do not brain, and how we can't be 100% all the time. After that we have a fantastic chat with leadership and productivity coach Jeffrey Klubeck! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Charity for Hope Jeffrey Klubeck's Website Get a Klu in 53 (Amazon) David Allen's Getting Things Done (Amazon) The One Thing (Amazon) Shaquille O'Neal

This week we talk about our productivity, frustrations with things outside our control, and some general how a normal week is a wonderful thing. We also have an update on where we'll be (together and individually) over the next few months. After that, we have an amazing interview with Stacey H is New Zealand! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Snow Leopard Trust Charity Spotlight: Carolina Tiger Rescue Stacey on Twitter Evoke Artisan Photography Eisenhower Matrix GWAR Tiki Mug (no longer available) How To ADHD YouTube Kevin's Label Maker The HU Obsidian.md ADAPT 660 EPOS Hearphones Apple AirPods Max

Hi Folks! After a three day weekend (four, in Kevin's case) there really isn't that much to update on our productivity. We do discuss some of the value of that time off, getting some need things taken care of, and a reminder that what we do for work isn't the only way to measure productivity. After that, we have your letters, including a rebuttal to Ursula's comments some time ago about otters. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: MusicCares The Butter Museum Museum of Burgundiam Life Pommery Royal Mustard with Cognac (Amazon) Flo App Otters in a Jungle City

This week is beset with medical procedures, so expect some discussion of what we're having to do to stay healthy - dental issues, probings, and so on. We also have an update on our individual progress, and how being productive doesn't feel productive to Ursula when her word count is down due to other things needing to get done. After that, we catch up with Cindy Sperry, and find out how her return to the US is going! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Feeding America Charity Spotlight: Abortion Funds Cindy on Twitter Cindy on LinkedIn Cindy's First Interview Dino's Job Seeker Advice Episode Apple AirTags Official Productivity Alchemy Planner Pages by Reagan Earl P.A.R.A. Method Storage Company that sold Service Member's Belongings News Story

Have we got a treat for you this week! Yeah, OK, five hours, it is VERY long, but I promise it is very entertaining. This week, Kevin and Dino talk about moving - something Kevin hasn't done in YEARS, and something Dino is doing this month. We talk about budgeting, logistics, feeding everyone, and a whole lot more over the course of five hours. Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Feeding America Dino's Notes for Moving POD Moving Services Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix Avery Moving Labels The Mustard Museum Poorcraft at Iron Circus Comics

This week, while Ursula signs even more things, we'll talk about our respective projects, and why Ursula is grumpy about the phrase "I'm learning things, so it is really good!" After that, we have a great talk with special guest John Yackel! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Jasper's Game Day Valiant Fox Gaming Fading Embers on DriveThruRPG Die Hard Dice Habitica Scribus Adobe InDesign FoundryVTT NYT Article on Table Top RPGs

This week, we'll be reading your letters after our various productivity updates. This includes Ursula at a virtual con, Kevin's housekeeping and Lego building, as well as coding, editing, and more! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Alongside Wildlife Foundation Lego Camaro Z28 Cat Ear Headphones Pilot G2 Gel Pens Pilot Precise Pens Building a Second Brain P.A.R.A. Method Obsidian Notes

We're back, we're all recovered, and we're both being productive! We'll talk about how Kevin is excited for his work, the trials of editing, and why we can't be at CrossingsCon this weekend. After that, we have a really great talk with gated.com founder Andy Mowat! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Doctors Without Borders Charity Spotlight: Wounded Warriors Andy Mowat on LinkedIn gated.com The Gated Manifesto Notion Box Confluence Superhuman Flyleaf Books Pre-Order Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty

It's been a rough few days, but here we are to talk about how we managed to stay productive this past week! Outpatient procedures, a portion of the ceiling fell in (everyone is fine), and new chicken all contributed to what has been a challenging week for us. After that, we have a great conversation with Wendy Posillico about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Golf Fore Africa Live Your June Wendy Posillico on Instagram World Vision International Brendon Buchard The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck Water Protector Legal Collective Kevin and Ursula on Dragon Talk

We're back! Well, mostly, we're still recovering from COVID, and our energy levels are getting better. So there really is no productivity update from us this week outside of "healing." But that's OK! We have an amazing interview with Simon Severino, author of "Strategy Sprints"! Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Charity:Water Charity Spotlight: Ukraine Cybercurrency Donations Strategy Sprints Website Strategy Sprints Book (Amazon) David Allen's Getting Things Done Evernote Notion Asana Inside Out (Wikipedia) What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

I apologize for this one being a day late, but I brought home an unwelcome guest from Anthrocon called COVID-19. I am on my way to recovery (thanks to anti-virals and a LOT of rest), and so here it is, the long-awaited (by me anyway) interview with Mary Robinette Kowal! Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: SWFA Where the Need is Greatest Fund Mary Robinette Kowal Patreon Mary Robinette on TikTok Mary Robinette Twitter Mary Robinette Instagram Shades of Milk and Honey Lady Astronaut Writing Excuses Cat Buttons (Amazon) Pilot Namiki Falcon Pen (Goulet Pens) Paper Republic Leuchtturm1917 Habitica Duke Learning Innovation

We're off to AnthroCon! But before we leave we'll talk about Ursula's "time off," Kevin's pre-vacation work brain (or lack there-of), and general updates on our productivity. After that, we have a terrific interview with Librarian Jay Colbert to find out how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: NH Reproductive Freedom Fund Jay Cobert Linktree Jay Colbert on Twitter Jay's Digital Garden The Homosaurus LGBTQ+ Linked Data Vocabulary The LibraryPunk Podcast Jake Flores's Why You Mad The Srsly Wrong Getting Things Done Building a Second Brain The P.A.R.A. Method Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Bento Method The Agile Manifesto Matrix Model Emacs ORG-Mode Noteplan Joplin Obsidian Evernote Trello Notion Todoist The Four Notetaking Styles LogSeq Doom Emacs SpaceMacs IWW Songbook Microsoft Teams Billie Eilish You Should See Me in a Crown Orville Peck Nick Cave Warren Ellis (the musician) Rufus Wainwright Horror Vanguard Call Me A Hole I was a Stripper Librarian Party Girl Desk Set

This week we will check in and see how Ursula is doing on her "time off," talk about roadblocks that are out of our control, and how that impacts our ability to move things forward. After that, we have a great conversation with Feminist Scrapbooker Kristin Tweedale! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: National Abortion Fund Hotline R U Kristin Awesome Project Ladies App Kristin on Twitter Kristin on Instagram The Awesome Project Ladies Community Notion Craft The P.A.R.A. Method Things 3 Mind Maps Field Notes Ramp Risotto Canva Gravity Falls Cactus Jungle Mad God Film

Hi folks! This week we discuss the difficulty in taking time off for Ursula, as well as the usual productivity updates from both of us. And after an amazing catch-up interview with Dylan Wilbanks, we have a special guest just to grant Ursula a little permission to take time off. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Dylan Wilbanks Home Dylan Wilbanks on Twitter Dylan Wilbanks on Mastodon Billie Ellish Same Interview Videos Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions Icon For Hire Bullet Journals Chemex Coffee Makers Napalm Death V Rising

Hi folks! After a relatively quiet week here at the Wombat Haus, we'll give an update on the baby chickens, how many books Ursula finished so far, and what Kevin's productivity looks like. You'll also find out why two of the older chicks are now named Brunnhilde and Siegrune before we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Native Seed Search FoundryVTT The Forge Inkarnate Goodman Games OAR Temple of Elemental Evil Ignacio "Nacho" Jarerio Rabbi Danya on using the term Abrahamic Religions LIFX Switches