One Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Stay Open to New Experiences

In the movie Love Jones , the male lead says, "romance is about the possibility of the thing." I agree with that. However, I think that the concept is more universal. life--truly living--is about the possibility of the thing. For a while, I was sleep walking through life, doing what was required without truly embracing it. Recent events have caused me to re-evaluate that and to embrace life and all of its limitless possibilities.   And romance, is about love. Over the past year I have become committed to falling back in love with my life. New relationships have made that love affair possible. And, I don't take them for granted. Creating space for new relationships and making new friends as a single, working mom, and creating space is not easy. But it is necessary. For that reason, I have committed to making new friendships, keeping the old productive ones, and enjoying them all--in the midst of working, parenting, and adulting . I have learned that I have not experien...

Random Thoughts From a Working Mom: Something I Learned in a Chicago Cab

Recently, I was in Chicago for a business trip. Since I am ever curious, I looked for things to learn in the cab. Here is what I learned...

Throwing Up in a Cab Will Cost You


Vomiting in public is generally a bad idea. In Chicago, it will cost you $50 if you do it in a cab. Working moms who might get a sitter, drink too much and have an accident, take heed. Drink more water and fewer cocktails or it will cost you!

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