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

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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
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The Secret to Looking Good While Doing it All

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“‎Lipstick is really magical. It holds more than a waxy bit of color - it holds the promise of a brilliant smile, a brilliant day, both literally and figuratively.” -Roberta Gately
Whether working motherhood is a choice or a chore, it’s a reality for many women. And those walking the journey know that it is filled with challenges. This is a post to assist you in tackling one of the easiest things to master—looking good where ever you go.

Many of the working mom challenges are a function of the unpredictability of children and the antiquated premises Corporate policies are based on. We'll discuss those in more detail another time. Instead, this post is about loftier things--your appearance.

Unlike the aforementioned things, your appearance is entirely within your control. For that reason I say that looking good where ever you go is easy, comparatively. Indeed, it can be accomplished with effort, resources and planning. My experience is that looking good makes me feel better.

Below are some posts to help you look good while you do it all!

Looking Good While Doing it All


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The Importance of Spare Makeup
Sep 11, 2015 - Chaton's World: A Working Mom's Quest for Balance in Stilettos©. Search ... The first day of school taught me to have spare makeup... After she was ... However, as luck would have it, I forgot to bring my makeup bag with me.

One Secret to Success For Working Moms, Wear Make Up
Apr 9, 2010 - Yesterday I had a court appearance. I rushed out of the house to get to court on time. It appeared that I had more than enough time to make it.

27 Fashion Tips To Dress Better In 2023
These are the 27 fashion tips for women that I live by when it comes to my closet and style, and that I’ve had to (mostly) learn the hard way over the years.

25 Easy Ways To Instantly Look And Feel More Put Together
Oct 6, 2017 - In our busy, hectic world, it's far too easy to rush around in the morning, throw on any old thing, and dash off to work without feeling or looking ...

Secrets of Women Who Always Look Put Together - PureWow
Mar 8, 2016 - You know the ladies we're talking about: the ones at work, at book club, at PTA, hell even at the gym, who just seem effortless. You wonder how ...


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