One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Value Traditions

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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. "Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world."— Susan Lieberman   Traditions have a way of defining a family, provide stability and give hope. They are especially important for woking moms who spend so much time working to provide for their family that they may miss some of the "traditional" mom things like bake sales, volunteering at the book fair, and a host of actual and seemingly made up holidays.  They are also important for families trying to reinvent themselves in the wake of d...
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A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Fourth of July Weekend

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The only thing working moms like better than a weekend is a long weekend.  Last weekend was no exception. Like many Americans I celebrated the holiday with food, family and fun. During the weekend I had a conversation with someone about patriotism that got me thinking. 

Can you love America and believe that we still have a lot to overcome?


In the past six months we have had so many examples about how America has many miles to go before it lives up to its creed. Indeed, "all men are created equal" remains an aspiration and not a reality. How is it possible to celebrate all that is America and to recognize the issues that we still have to overcome?


I think the answer is quite simple. 

Loving your country may be like loving your family. Your family does not have to be perfect to deserve your love. Sometimes, they may get on your nerves, try your patience and drive you to the brink. Still, they are yours and you would choose to defend them against all else in spite of their imperfections. And more often than not, they give you something to smile about! 

 

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