Opinion

Multi-tasking could otherwise be called “The Art of Doing Everything Poorly at the Same Time”. It’s become a way of life, multi-tasking, with all of the extra things happening, the events to cover, the special sections, the early deadlines for holidays, juggling volunteer efforts, raising adult children (because it just never ends - the raising them part), trying to start a garden, and generally trying to stay alive.

Many readers turn to Beyond Reason for helpful, everyday advice. How do I politely decline an invitation to play pickleball? (Move.) How do I get my beach bod ready? (Fast.) What do I wear to a Kentucky Derby party? (Hat.)

I don’t mean to brag or anything. I mean, really, I’m just a guy. I put my pants on one leg at a time. In many ways, I’m human—just like you.

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