Hour-long commutes home served as the decompression chamber. Now, of course, work goes home with you.
Managers check their voice mail while the pasta is cooking and compose email while the baby naps.
Even Sybil couldn't switch personalities that fast. There is no doubt that the Internet has brought about more blur in our lives. I used to think this was a Good Thing , and wanted to chronicle these developments much like a parent would take note of baby's first steps, first words, and other firsts. In the past year, all of my relatives got connected and we all now send emails to each other on a regular basis. This past tax season was the first time I was able to complete my taxes without having to send Uncle Sam any paper at all.