A recent article from the New York Times about Wall Street mothers and their stay at home husbands has stirred up a furor in the blogosphere. And it makes sense, because anytime an article focuses on people challenging social norms emotions rise. “Women working sixty and eighty hours a week? What about their children?” people…
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Home safe from Manila
I’ve gotten several messages asking me if I made it home from my trip to Manila last week. A lot of you have probably heard about Super Typhoon Haiyan that hit the Philippines over the weekend. I left Friday morning, and there was something very surreal about sitting in the Manila airport watching coverage of…
A bit of site maintenance
Boarding Area will be undergoing a server change during the next 24-42 hours. We tried it a few months ago but stopped because of some issues that came up. You should still be able to read all of the posts, but I won’t be able to post anything new and you won’t be able to…
Road Warriorette: Now on Facebook!
I have finally taken the plunge and started a Road Warriorette Facebook page. Check it out when you have a chance!
New Year’s Travel Resolutions: 2013
Happy New Year! 2012 passed in a blur of work, travel, conferences, pregnancy, and babies. Was it a crazy year? Yes indeed! And I wasn’t able to travel for several months. So I was about 50-50 with my 2012 travel resolutions: Get to Chicago and South Texas. Visiting family is always a priority! I was…
How to miss a flight
Back in August, my older sister and her awesome baby boy came to visit for a few days. We had a great time! It was my first time to meet my nephew, and much cuddling ensued. The day they left was a sad one for me, but since I’m a good sister I helped them…
A minute to reflect.
Every year when September 11 approaches I find myself taking a moment to reflect. The tragedy, certainly. The lives lost and grieving families still haunt me. But I also remember the heroism in the face of danger, and the bravery of the first responders. It brings tears to my eyes to this day. So I…
And in personal news…..
The Mini Warrior has arrived!! He came late last Friday night. We got home from the hospital on Monday, and the Home Warrior and I are already so in love with our little guy. Thanks, everyone, for the well wishes!
It’s Road Warriorette’s Third Birthday!!
I know I say this every year but….. has it already been a year?? Today is Road Warriorette’s third blogiversary. It seems like a blink of an eye, but 366 days, 52 weeks, 12 months have already passed. This year has been a whirlwind of excitement, including becoming a Boarding Area Featured Blogger and attending…
Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day!!!
Happy Memorial Day friends!! I wanted to take a break from our festivities to remember why we celebrate this day. Thank you to the incredibly brave men and women who sacrifice every day to keep our country safe. We are so grateful for you, and for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Readers, I…