Schedules. Schedules. Schedules. I need a new one and I need it fast. I love my wife so I have to give her attention (no complaints with this one). My dog needs love and exercise (again not a problem).I also have to help around the house (slight grumble). I have to plan to teach middle school and grade papers (excessive groans, especially the grading). But, I also need to write.

Here is the dilemma. There aren’t enough hours in a day to do all of these things and write as much as I want to. So, do I add more hours to my day by sleeping less? I have to think that I could condition my body to six hours instead of seven or eight (sometimes ten or twelve). I will be adding grad courses soon and within a year (or two) a baby to the family. I’m only getting busier and sleep seems the only element that I can control.

Do I write at the expense of sleep? Time to crunch the numbers (maybe the student’s papers too).