Advice to Employers: Please Create Policies Assuming All Worker Are Single

Me and my daughter Motherhood is harder than it needs to be. This is partially because of the inexcusable work/life policies in the U.S., but also because of our own outsized expectations. We are living in an age when the ideal mom is a mash-up between the helicopter mom, the corporate exec, and the earth mama — and there's just not enough high-efficiency, low-emissions biofuel to go around.  –Elissa Strauss,  Why I don't want 'mom friends' We just celebrated "Mother's Day" and honored mothers and other women who help make the world and our families a better place. Every year at this time, I think about what mothers really need to be successful and independent. I say, "independent" because developing policies and legislation that are premised on the notion that all working moms have supportive families and/or spouses is not in the best interest of working moms. Instead, Corporate America and Congress should develop policies and legislation that p

More Memories from Mexico!



OK, there are a couple of things that I must say about the trip of all trips to Mexico. First, I went to Los Cabos, which is fighting with San Diego California to be the most beautiful place on earth. Second, I met my new friends Hunter and Amy from Texas at my resort (the Hilton Golf Resort--FABULOUS!). Hunter and Amy were incredible and gave this solo traveler true Southern hospitality. They were gracious without being pushy, inquisitive without being nosey, and protective without being overbearing. They were fantastic and helped make my trip.

This photo will show all of the naysayers how much fun we had. It will also show that if you're open to it, you can find friends anywhere.


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Anonymous said…
Girl- You are living it up! I can hardly believe that you are vacationing by yourself...impressive.
Still love ya-
Tasha