Most Sundays when I know I'm going to be "hitting up the well" of my past essays, I usually have a pretty good idea of what story I will be using.There is always something going on in our happy but very nutty corner of the world and I have no problem finding a post that relates to where I'm at.But, I have to say, today I'm drawing a blank. It's not that nothing is going on. … [Read more...]
A Trip to NoKidland
Well the dishwasher and my family survived my absence while I was at BlogHer last week! Val and I had so much fun meeting everyone and showing off our "baby," BonbonBreak.com. But, boy it's been over a week and I'm still tired. My feet have yet to recover. I forgot what it was like to wear heels all day.This mom/work thing is not for the faint of heart. I haven't had to … [Read more...]
The dishwasher gets the last word
When I decided to start an online magazine with my partner, Val Curtis, I knew it was going to affect my children and my husband. My time was already stretched. How was I going to do all I had to do, plus put together a completely new magazine? Day by day, we're learning to handle my new schedule. My husband has been very supportive of my dream. Dishes in the sink? … [Read more...]
Mommy the Mogul
I was in the strange place between dreams. I had a sensation of floating, and my mind was at peace.The dream I had of riding the Long Island Railroad with Gloria Steinem was finishing, and I was in a Rain Forest where I could hear the sounds of wild creatures getting closer and closer.“Mommy. Mom. Mom. Mommy.”“Mommy. Ma. Ma. Ma. Ma.” The animals were getting restless, and I … [Read more...]
The Great Divide?
It was 13 years ago, but I can still clearly remember the day I told my boss that I would not be returning to my job after I had my baby. The baby it took me almost two years to have--I was going to be a stay-at-home mom.I was thrilled and excited. I was conflicted and scared out of my mind. Before I took this momentous step I read numerous articles on the "right" way one was … [Read more...]
