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...

Christmas in Pittsburgh

Christmas 2018

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”. ― Norman Vincent Peale.



We hosted about 25 people for Thanksgiving so we needed some sort of program. During Thanksgiving dinner, people went around expressing their gratitude. I played along and said some things. However, I was secretly thinking, "this ain't my favorite!" Christmas has my whole heart--hands down. It might be because "Baby Jesus" came to save our souls. It may be because it was always THE holiday for my family. Or, it might just be that I love shiny and sparkly things and Christmas has them in spades.

Whatever the reason, I LOVE Christmas. So, I decided to share a photo of myself in front of the Pittsburgh Creche. There's a history to it. While I respect you reading about it, with this post and photo, I hope you just enjoy the splendor of it all. I know I did!

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