When I told Joanna I was going to be tied up at work on Friday, she gave me a look.

“No really,” I said. “I have so much going on this week. You wouldn’t believe my schedule.”

“I believe you,” she told me. “But I also believe that you’ll be tied up this weekend.”

I didn’t understand her at first. I rarely have to donate weekend hours to the office. But I didn’t say anything. Later that day, her words made more sense. I was in between meetings, and I hopped on my phone to check email. There was a note from Joanna, the subject line stating: All Tied Up. Inside the email, was a picture of rope. I actually giggled, then put a hand to my mouth. I wondered what my coworkers would think if they knew what I’d received. It... Read More