A Working Mom's Secret to Success on Valentine's Day: Manage Expectations...

Lady celebrating Valentine's Day at Eddie V's "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." - Oscar Wilde  Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. The roots of Valentine’s Day roots go back to St. Valentine, a priest in the early Christian Church known for his compassion and commitment to love. He was a defender of faith, hope, and kindness, reminding us that love is not just a feeling—it’s an action. And, this year I have learned that being free on Valentine's Day is better than living a lie. Valentine's Day, like Christmas, comes every year. However, unlike Christmas, Valentine's Day is about romantic love an...

It's My Birthday!!! It's My Birthday!!!



My birthday always reminds me that friendship is the tie that binds. After a certain age, it is entirely voluntary. So exerting the effort to maintain a friendship really needs something.

It always amazes me, and touches me when people remember my birthday. Your birthday is the only day that is uniquely yours. There's no national recognition of it. So, it is made special by the people in your life. They remind you that those whom you love feel that your birth was a blessing to them. And in turn, you are reminded of how special they are to you.

So thank you to all of you who made my birthday special. For all of you blog readers, stay tuned. The next entry will be about the most special birthday memory of them all!
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