Productivity Alchemy

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...

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) Yel...

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...

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: Tr...

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...

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 Neuroplast...

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 Oreg...

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 Gua...

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 Spotligh...

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 W...

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...

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. Li...

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...

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: Fee...

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 Fo...

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.co...

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: Gol...

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 Strat...

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 Robinett...

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...

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 K...

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 o...

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 Go...