I know it's very 'old media' of me to admit this, but I am often unnerved by the lack of civility on the Web.

For maximum impact, listen more and speak less.

For women of my generation, it was the 'juggling act.' Jobs, marriage, children, homes, and aging parents were the balls we added, tossing them in the air as our lives filled up and praying they wouldn't come crashing down on our heads.

Wrestling with work-life balance is a luxury when working to support a family is a necessity rather than a choice. I think that focus is only partially a result of these tough economic times. I think it also reflects a bit of "having it all fatigue": women are worn out from feeling the pressure to excel at work, and be the perfect mom at home.

I know it's very 'old media' of me to admit this, but I am often unnerved by the lack of civility on the Web.

On the Web no subject is sacrosanct. No one, from icon to unknown, is off-limits.

With a click of the Post Comment button, Netizens can quickly bring down the level of dialogue. Bloggers lob zingers, commenters trade barbs, and bullies target kids in the cyber schoolyard. Mudslinging - a time-honored political tradition - thrives on the Web.