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Tag Archives: single mom

We Move Forward…

There are milestones that baby boomer women share. We can collectively role our eyes, laugh or cry at the memory of buying a first bra or burning our first bra, getting married or living in sin, deciding whether to have kids or not, being a mom, read more »

Estranged Adult Daughter

I feel so lonely and upset and I don't think there is a way for my daughter and I ever to make peace.read more »

how to get son to pay rent or move Most Liked Hot Conversation

I have a 19 year old son. He has been out of high school for more than a year. During this time he has only done odd jobs. He sleeps until noon or later. No amount of nagging gets through to him. I have tried being nice, firm, tough. I even had hiread more »

One day at a time Most Liked

My husband is alive only because he has skilled care 24/7, mostly provided by me. But he is able to communicate through a computer that tracks his eye movements. And he uses it to express his love and gratitude on a daily basis.read more »

Ageism rears up at NPR

Instead of switching off “Dallas” because it features older folks, I suggest you switch off NPR. They have insulted a sizable percentage of their supporters and they are too stupid to even realize it.read more »

Happier now or more fearful?

How many women arrive at middle age feeling happy and on purpose, and how many find they have to go through the process of self-doubt and fear before they get to their happy place again? What are your thoughts? read more »

Warts and All Living

I’m not a fairy godmother, and I don’t live or practice in Fantasyland. I know that each of us—all of us—have challenges, downturns, obstacles, and heartbreak, and I can’t and won’t promise that I can make all those go away for you.read more »

Play the Ball Where It Lies

How many of us waste time and energy wishing we hadn’t landed in the sand traps or water hazards of our lives? Bemoaning how unfair it is that someone else landed right on the green while we’re off and lost in the woods, our ball buried or richoread more »

In Heaven and On Earth

Wow! Have you been reading about the solar storm that’s right now sweeping over planet earth? It’s huge! Don’t be surprised if your BlackBerry doesn’t work right.read more »

Unemployed

I am a 53-year old single mom with a real estate license. I want to obtain more secure work but it has been such a challenge and I woud like to return to school for nursing - I am too 'old'?read more »