Although I work hard to manage my relationship with my ex – it’s made more difficult when he talks smack about me to anyone who will listen – including my children. I know it’s never going to change – me I’ve developed some strategies to deal with it. See myContinue Reading
My girlfriend is in an abusive relationship. I’ve tried talking to her. Admittedly, I haven’t been very supportive. I’ve seen evidence of the abuse she takes from him. There are photographs of her bruised and scratched face after a particularly difficult day with him. But she won’t seek help. SheContinue Reading
You thought the #RedCups was enough. Then came the #DeadPolarBears. Starbucks just can’t seem to stay out of the news. Check out my new article on MockMom. Image Credit: Tina Phillips / freedigitalphotos.net Want Live By Surprise in your inbox? Click here or follow Live by Surprise on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Instagram, PinterestContinue Reading
Mock Mom has reposted my very first satire piece. It was based on a real case where a baby’s trophy in a crawling contest was taken away after he “scooted” instead of doing the typical bear crawl. And you thought Steve Harvey had a problem. Want Live By Surprise in your inbox?Continue Reading
The advent of the internet has led to the term “internet famous”. I’m not talking about the Kardashians – who clearly go beyond the internet with their television and magazine coverage. I’m talking about the average joe who experiences their “fifteen minutes of fame” as a result of a viralContinue Reading
Although I often wish he was out of the picture, I would never, ever actually take action to remove my ex from my life. I know how much it would hurt the children. But there are days when I get wistful. Days when he’s stretched me to the limit andContinue Reading
I want to say upfront that I judge no woman who makes an effort to ensure that her child is appropriately nourished. I struggled with it – but I breastfed all three of my children for six months each. Despite hours of daily pumping, doulas, lactation specialists, medications, teas –Continue Reading
Have you read the news? Appears that Santa is getting to old and fat to continue with his holiday tradition of dropping down chimneys and leaving presents for little boys and girls. Children are just getting naughtier…and with advances in online shopping and shipping, Santa just can’t keep on theContinue Reading
I’m one of those people that believes that the best gifts in life are never found under the Christmas tree. Spending time with my family and friends is always much more important to me than the gifts I receive. However, every Christmas, I’m still stuck with the same choice –Continue Reading
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you might have heard about the latest, incredibly important issue currently dominating the news. International coffee chain, Starbucks, has put out… Wait for it… plain red cups in advance of the holidays. (Cue the mystery music…) I’ve put on my investigative reporting cap—andContinue Reading
