Lydia Earhart

Do you know how difficult it is to type and dance at the same time? Try it.

The next time you are typing an email – turn on some music and dance. I can multitask – believe me, I can – but I have trouble when dancing is thrown in the mix. We live in a community filled with multitaskers and the gender who leads in this skill is mostly women. It’s in our DNA that we can cook and wash clothes while maybe running a small business. We can get ready in the morning and get everyone else ready and on time. We can read a book while working out. Have you ever seen a man try this?

We are nonstop and always ready for what’s next as women. Why wait for one task to finish before starting a new one? Do them both at the same time and better yet – master them both.

I used to watch my mom multitask in the mornings. She would make breakfast and pack our lunches at the same time – granted we always ate the same peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch. But I was impressed with how she would make two sandwiches in less than two minutes. Laying out four pieces of bread on the counter was the secret, I bet.

There are plenty of women who multitask in this community, and we are proud to feature them. Brittany Strickland is one of those women. Owning her own photography business and working on her first book is something Strickland manages. Her friends agree that everyone usually wants to be a part of Strickland’s projects because of her talent.

It struck me in the middle of reading the story that she was working and living in the moment at the same time. Her mother would be so proud to know that her daughter is building her legacy through her inspiring photographic project. Read Strickland’s story on Page 26.

Each month, CityLife profiles two women (who usually are masters at multitasking), and this month is no different. I wonder if Kristen King Holmes goes to sleep or gets a day off. From running her own videography business to being a marketing director for an aviation company, she seems to never stop and for good reason; we need people like her in Shreveport-Bossier City. Holmes is creative and talented at both jobs.

Christine Bailey is the same way. Aside from supporting local artists, she is one herself. She is so welcoming as a coowner to the Norsworthy Gallery. Her artwork is on display at the Norsworthy Gallery and at Artport in the Shreveport Regional Airport. Read Holmes and Bailey’s profiles on Page 22.

I see our columnists as multitaskers. Just like readers, I love learning about them and how they juggle a variety of tasks.

This year, we add Lynn Laird as our “Lady Who Lunches.” Each month, she will have lunch with someone fascinating and share their story. Also, Karen Wissing changes up her column to explore what it’s like to live local and get involved in the community. Wissing starts off her new series sharing her stage life and what it’s like to perform for her fans.

There is something to be said for the multi-talented woman. I’m sure you are juggling right now as you read this.