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

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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...
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Save the date for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Annual Summer Reading Extravaganza!

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Being the daughter of an educator reading has always been very important to me. As a Pittsburgh transplant, it has been nice to see that the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is such a strong part of the community. Below is information about its Annual Summer Reading Extravaganza. Check it out. It's a great event!
Save the date for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's
Annual Summer Reading Extravaganza!
Sunday, June 7, 2015
12 - 5 pm
Outdoor Family Festival
On the lawn at
CLP - Main (Oakland)
Don't stop learning during the summer! Dig into summer reading with an afternoon packed with live entertainment, crafts and cool activities for every member of the family.

Register for Extravaganza online!

Here's a sample of some fun things you will be able to do at Extravaganza this year:
  • Make your own smiley face cookie with Eat'n Park.
  • Hang out with the folks from Radio Disney & Friends.
  • Check out performances by:
    • Pittsburgh Obama Steel Drum Band
    • Timbeleza
    • Pittsburgh Musical Theater
    • The Squirrel Hillbillies
    • The Uncommon Quartet
    • Crusic Percussion with Colin Pinto-Martin
    • And more!
  • Take part in exciting activities and learn about Frick Art & Historical Center, Pittsburgh Park Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, River Quest, WQED and so many other amazing Pittsburgh organizations.
  • Get into the swing of summer with activities from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Watch puppet shows, learn origami and plant some seeds.
  • Meet Kenny Kangaroo and check out the Kennywood Trolley.
  • Touch a Truck with Citiparks.

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