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The 2024 presidential election motivated me to have a birthday do-over

At the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Pointe in Time Emerald Gala Today marks a week since my birthday.  Its occurrence is a tremendous blessing. Because all around us are reminders about the fragility of life. To that end, my brother, who always makes a point to celebrate me, took me to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater's Pointe in Time Emerald Gala on November 2d. That was the beginning of my birthday celebrations. And then, on my birthday itself, I got a bit of a surprise... My actual birthday was tough. It was Election Day. And, I spent the day working polls as a part of an election protection effort. My efforts were designed to protect all voters. However, deep in my heart I love my AKA sister, Kamala Harris and I hoped for her historic victory. Then, much to my chagrin and despite my efforts—and those of thousands more—she lost. In my estimation, that loss was one of the greatest setbacks in human dignity in my lifetime.  The country elected a felon and self-proclaimed, racist, ableis

Reading on the Run: Articles of Interest to Working Moms (Do You HAVE to Lean In to Achieve Success???) (#TGIF)

A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Moving While Pregnant is Stressful (#Stress)

Reading on the Run: Articles of Interest to Working Moms (Happy Friday-#TGIF)

Rants from a Working Mom: Ten Dumb Things People Say to Pregnant Women

A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Valentine's Day Working Mom Style

A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Conflict Resolution and Parenting--The Clothes Standoff

A Peek Into the Life of Working Mom: Fatigue and the Working Mom

Random Thoughts from a Working Mom: An Impractical Valentine's Day Gift

Most Working Moms Find Snow Days Challenging, but not Bethenny Frankel (#enoughalready)

A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Relief From the Winter Blues