A Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Turn Burn Out Into Bliss and Embrace Joy

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Last weekend my youngest was committed to going to the "Water Steps" a man-made water fall in Pittsburgh by the rivers. (Fun Fact: Three rivers converge in Pittsburgh--The Ohio River, The Monongahela River, and the Allegheny River.)  He kept asking. I knew he was serious when he said, "If you won't take me, I'll ask  daddy!" Given that it was highly unlikely that would happen on an unscheduled day, I relented. So, we went. It wasn’t planned in the way most things in my life are. No calendar block. No checklist. No “productive” purpose attached. And, so in some respects it was uncomfortable. And yet, it seemed necessary. It was the idea of my 8-year-old—offered with the kind of urgency only children possess when something is profoundly important to them.
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Happy Thanksgiving!

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On this eve of Thanksgiving I am in a no man's land. I am too ill to attend the singles party. And I don't have the requisite "tools" to participate in the married with children family games.

This "free time" has given me time to reflect. I am so grateful that I made reasonably good choices during my college years. It has made my life easier. My mistakes have not been fatal. At this point in my life that is a tremendous blessing.

I Have a Lot to Be Thankful For 


While I wasn't a Rhodes scholar, I did well enough in undergraduate school to gain admission to a law school, which give me a way to make a living. While my love life has been adventurous, I remain resolute in my belief that happy endings exist and long lasting romantic love will be a consistent component of my life. While my family has an unorthodox composition, I realize that it is the quality of our familial connections, and not how they are made, that defines the word "family".

My Life is a Blessing


On this eve of Thanksgiving, I must admit that my life is a good one. I have enjoyed more than my share of happiness, which has muted the impact of any sadness. I rejoice in my achievements and in my relationships. And I am truly thankful.

One of the things for which I am thankful is this blog. Creating the blog has forced me to reflect and to memorialize my thoughts. With each entry I understand more about myself. So, thank you to all of you who read this blog. By reading it, you have given me a tremendous gift.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

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