There are many strange things people do in cars in LA. And now I’m one of them. I’ve been in LA way too long. I used to be horrified when I was driving on the freeway and saw people all around me doing strange, private, often gross, things in their car. Yes, I judged these people, but now that I’m stuck in […]
LAUSD bomb threat. This is what it feels like to live in LA on a day that someone threatens to bomb a school.
Today, the entire Los Angeles Unified School District was shut down because of a bomb threat. On most days, I’m just a mom with a thirteen year old struggling to pack lunch and make it before class begins. This is what it feels like to live in LA on a day that someone threatens to bomb a school. I was going […]
Surviving the Holidays As A Single Parent. 7 Tips to Keep Your Sanity.
Tips I’ve learned to make coparenting easier on everyone during the holiday season. Ho Ho Ho. Merry. Happy. Jolly. Or if you’re a newly single parent, the phrase you might be looking for is Bah Humbug. Whether you’re a newly single parent or have been doing this whole co-parenting gig for a while, the holidays are not easy on single parents. […]
“Sexy” Halloween costumes for teens? My big hell no.
When did Halloween costumes for teens become so completely inappropriate? I’ve just been online looking for a Halloween costume for my teenaged daughter. I have a question for Moms everywhere. When did it become an awesome idea to dress your teen so inappropriately? Every single tacky rayon costume that I came across is perfect– if you want to send your […]
He Named Me Malala. Why every mother needs to take her daughter to see this movie.
Why I’m Taking My Daughter to see He Named Me Malala. I was fortunate to see a preview of the new film “He Named Me Malala” about Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, and her fight to bring education to girls worldwide. Every mother needs to take her daughter to see this film. In case you don’t know her incredible story, Malala […]
Yes we can change the world. He Named Me Malala a movie you must see.
I just had to share the story of the amazing movie He Named Me Malala. The most inspiring true story of bravery. I got to see a preview of the Fox Searchlight documentary about the courageous, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai. And to say that it’s inspiring is an understatement. You have probably heard of Malala Yousafzai. She was fifteen […]
Dear People, single parenting is not a competition.
OK. A gentle reminder to everyone out there. Single parenting is NOT a competition. I’ve read several post lately debating exactly who qualifies to call themselves a single parent. And it caused me to examine myself. Am I really a “single parent?” Do I actually qualify for this title? I even wrote a short piece about single parenting for the […]
Dear Miley Cyrus, please put your clothes back on.
To Ms. Miley Cyrus, a letter from a non stuffy, thong wearing mom. First off, I’m not a prude. I’m not some uptight middle aged judge-y Mom. I drop an F bomb. I can use the word “vagina” in mixed company with no problem. But please, for all that is good, please oh please Ms. Cyrus, put your clothes back on. […]