Balancing Act
Nope, not talking about work life and personal life. Nope, not talking about fats and vitamins. Nope, not talking about partisanship and statescraft. I’m talking about: (1) Balancing my interest in...
View ArticleFirst Spouses Club
YWM fan, Maids, sent us this rant on the recent photos coming out of the Obamas’ trip to Europe. I guess gender roles know no borders. I was browsing pictures on the Huffington Post of the G-20 summit...
View ArticleThe right to “bare” legs
I underestimate our culture’s celebrity obsession and critical eye that is constantly watching every move a famous person makes and clothing item they wear. Normally you can laugh it off and think...
View ArticleMichelle’s Anatomy
First it was her gown, Then, her right to bare arms, Her legs, Now…her hair. Why Michelle Obama’s Hair Matters Straight Talking He Dresses Michelle’s Tresses When I typed in Michelle Obama for a Google...
View ArticleFirst Lady Gets It When Comes to Work-Life
“Things like paid family leave and sick days and affordable childcare should be the norm, not the exception.” First Lady Michelle Obama visited the Department of Labor on January 14, addressing a...
View ArticleAddressing a National Health Emergency
This goes without saying, but I have to write it anyway, but I love her. The more I get to know her she truly inspires me with her wit, charm, intelligence, humor, composure, and sensibility. Our...
View ArticleWe Grew It, Let’s Eat It!
With the rise in urban gardening and, unfortunately, childhood obesity, there couldn’t be a better time for this book! Inspired by the First Family’s garden, six-year-old twins, Annie and Veda, have...
View ArticleNews to Chew On: Link Love for Lunch
What sports really does for women [Boston.com] Benefits for women in health care overhaul [Washington Post] 87% of voters say woman president likely in next 25 years. Does this seem like along tome...
View ArticleJanuary is National Mentoring Month
January marks National Mentoring Month in honor of all of the wonderful mentors out there working to help others reach their life goals. All of us need mentors at varying stages of life. Mentors help...
View ArticleWomen’s News to Chew On: Link Love for Lunch
Today is Wear Red Day for Women’s Hearts Successful, Equitable Workplaces The next big fight for equality in the ranks will likely come from women in uniform [New York Times] Feminist movements have...
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