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

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Successful working women keep track of important matters in the news. However, we are not one-dimensional. Some of us also want to keep up with celebrity gossip and fashion news too. Even in the era of the Internet and 24 hour news shows and E!, it can be challenging to keep up with everything.

Fortunately for you, I make it my job to keep up on articles of interest to working moms and when I find notable ones, I share them with you. Below are three articles that discuss topics of interest.  One shows that not all celebrity moms believe they have it harder than us “average” working moms like Gwyneth Paltrow does. Indeed, Busy Phillips appreciates the privilege that she has to do what she loves and raise children. We should all be that lucky! One is about sleep travel tips for babies. Something we all can use as we embark on summer vacations. The other is about the best places for working moms to work, in case you’re looking to make a change…

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Articles of Interest to Working Moms  

New York Daily News
A fellow Hollywood mother does not share the same truth as Gwyneth ... claim that mamas in Tinseltown have it harder than the average working mom.
              
I am a mother of 3 under 3 and ironically, the owner of “Let Mommy Sleep”. LMS is the Washington DC area's only baby nursing agency.
              
Working Mother
Working Mother magazine has released its 27th list of the best companies for moms who work outside the home. According to the magazine, the 100 ...


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