:: I'm Consolidating

like mother, like daughter. my five year-old always keeps an eye out for cool websites.I've had another blog up for a while, and I've been thinking about starting a separate family blog as well. But that coupled with all the stuff I do for Galavanting was seeming more like I'd be ripping my hair out soon rather than have a fun outlet for writing. 

So, I'm consolidating my personal website, my blog, and the adventures of our soon-to-be-merged family...

Get snark, travel fun, a political opinion or two, the joys of five kids(!!), freethinking, and updates on articles I've got out in various (lefty) online magazines and blogs. I might even throw in a book review here and there. And likely some dirty jokes. Come to think of it, this blog is probably not for the faint of heart.

But mostly, I'm interested in getting to know more neato ladies out there with sharp wit and a computer.

Read my first post ... Madame President Documentary

:: Madame President Documentary

Left to right: Sarah Parker, Kim Mance, Margot Wallström (Vice President of the EU), Konda Mason & Eva GeorgiaOne of the things I liked best about my old job in DC was meeting really cool women leaders doing amazing work around the world. After my son's cancer relapse, I decided to work from home and, I've gotta be honest, it was tough to give up the excitement of working in politics and advocacy (and having cosmos with the VP of the European Union). Not only is his illness traumatic in itself, it's also tough to suddenly be at home so much. Ya know, seeing the light of day and all that. Losing wages was no picnic either.

The decision has paid off though, and my son has pulled through well, he can now attend school each day and we're in a good routine for his weekly chemo appointments. He even had a recent Make-a-Wish trip!

But I've been able to stay connected with a few of those super-awesome women through various projects.

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