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...

Wednesday Reflections: Spring time in Pittsburgh

Every urban dweller knows that warm weather means sitting on the stoop. If everything is rocking on all cylinders, you are consuming a beverage on the stoop. If you're a kid, it's virgin, if you're an adult and not pregnant, you may have it spiked. It's entirely up to you though. Either way, I won't judge you.

Check out the cuteness of those sitting on the stoop in the photo below. Can you stand it?!



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