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by Toter - 7 months ago

A campaign kickoff – The Harris Labor Day offensive

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – In an election year, Labor Day kicks off the official campaign season, and Vice President Kamala Harris kicked hers off with a bang. She had rallies in Detroit, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh, all major cities in battleground states. Joined by local elected officials in each place,...

by Toter - 7 months ago

A back to school prayer

(Children’s Defense Fund) – September and the beginning of fall are traditionally thought of as “back to school” season. Whether students and their teachers have been in their classrooms for just a few days or a few weeks already, this is usually the time when routines start settling in, and s...

by Toter - 7 months ago

The figures who helped shape Vice President Harris

(Sierra Club) – When Kamala Harris was sworn in as vice president in 2021, she swore her oath of office on two bibles.One belonged to our nation’s first Black Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Marshall, the civil rights giant who founded the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, inspired a generation tha...

by Toter - 7 months ago

A Secret to Working Mom's Success: Enjoy The Journey

“If you’re having fun, that’s when the best memories are built.” -Simone BilesGreetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Life has been hectic as I juggle being a full-time& working mom of three while trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and aim to be present so that I can learn from them...

by Toter - 7 months ago

A Secret to Working Mom's Success: Recognizing Your Power

"Edit your life frequently and ruthlessly. It is your masterpiece after all." -Lindsay McCombRecently I listened to a TedTalk where the presenter indicated that we are all the editors of our own lives, and I can't unhear that. I have subscribed for a long time about being the architect of my own lif...

by Toter - 7 months ago

The Joy of Summertime in Pittsburgh's Parks

Child enjoying Pittsburgh ParksSummer is a magical time. I am grateful to live in Pittsburgh that has the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy that is committed to ensuring that our community has great parks to enjoy. I am also grateful to have my little brood to share them with. Here's a photo of the littl...

by Toter - 8 months ago

Thankful Thursday!

One thing that I know for sure is that this is my squad. I never considered myself the "ride or die" type until I had them. Indeed, I would walk through fire, take a bullet and have endured more than I ever thought that I could just to ensure their well being.& I have sacrificed much for their happi...

by Toter - 8 months ago

What the Paris Olympics Has Reminded me About Motherhood

Working Mom dreaming about competing in the #ParisOlympics& & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be prese...

by Toter - 8 months ago

Mothering during the Summer

Mom with three kids"Summertime and the livin' is easy..." -GershwinIt's summertime and the living is supposed to be easy. My summer has been anything but.& It's had cloudy days, tearful nights. And questions, lots of questions. It has had lies and betrayals. And relationships that have eroded beyon...

by Toter - 9 months ago

One Secret to Working Mom Success: Be Resilient

Remembering that the road can take me anywhere I'd like to go.Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share the...

by Toter - 10 months ago

The Working Mom’s Credo

As working moms we bear the burden of carrying our families on our backs. Indeed, this life is exquisite yet excruciating. Part of the reason it is so hard is because of the& inequities at home and at work. While those inequities may make us weary, we can never give up.The Working Mom’s CredoI have...

by Toter - 11 months ago

Equity does not exist in households where women make more!

Mom with kids on vacation"Female breadwinners face a much higher risk for burnout, infidelity, and divorce."& When She Makes More,& Farnoosh TorabiPrince is one of my favorite artists. And, I think that it is genius that the beginning of his famous song, "Let's go crazy" mimics a marriage ceremony....

by Toter - 1 year ago

Easter Reminded Me of the Miracles That Are My Children

Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some t...