One Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Stay Open to New Experiences

In the movie Love Jones , the male lead says, "romance is about the possibility of the thing." I agree with that. However, I think that the concept is more universal. life--truly living--is about the possibility of the thing. For a while, I was sleep walking through life, doing what was required without truly embracing it. Recent events have caused me to re-evaluate that and to embrace life and all of its limitless possibilities.   And romance, is about love. Over the past year I have become committed to falling back in love with my life. New relationships have made that love affair possible. And, I don't take them for granted. Creating space for new relationships and making new friends as a single, working mom, and creating space is not easy. But it is necessary. For that reason, I have committed to making new friendships, keeping the old productive ones, and enjoying them all--in the midst of working, parenting, and adulting . I have learned that I have not experien...

What looks like perfection on an ordinary day

There are more posts coming about my quest for equality in an unequal world. In the meantime though, I'd like to share photos from what was a great day. It was reasonable warm. It wasn't too stressful. And, I got off work early enough to hang out with my kids at the playground!

What looks like perfection on an ordinary day

At Allegheny Commons


Upcoming event: Birding Pittsburgh Parks: Allegheny Commons

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