Lately things have been hellish for a lack of a better word. My son is feeling the effects of wanting a “real” family as he sees it played out among friends, in his community and on tv. Perhaps my own bitterness toward this often difficult single parent widow life has rubbed off on him. I have to help my son understand that we will be ok. It certainly does not help when relatives, friends and even strangers on the train interject on how they think you should be living your life. I have had cab drivers, beauticians, nurses, relatives, and yes random folks on the train demand I get married…
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Though this is a sponsored post words and views are my own. As a single mom my biggest concern is keeping my son safe. In my solo parenting roll I have to make all the decisions about what will be in DJ’s best interest. This includes choosing the best car to tote my precious cargo (DJ) around from school to golf class, weekend activities and more. Any way I can simplify my life through all of this makes things that much easier. Using the Cars.com site I can easily navigate through car buying and selling options and compare models with the best safety features. The site is useful whether you…
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You are the relative or the friend of a woman who lost her husband. You want her to move past her grief and you don’t understand her changes. Have you once considered how you changed or even hurt her? Perhaps you just need to step into her shoes.
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Spider-Man became more than just your “Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” I had the privilege of getting a sneak peek into the latest Sony release of Spider-Man Homecoming featuring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Zendaya, Jon Favreau, Donald Glover, Tyne Daly with Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. during a press junket a couple of weeks ago. What I loved most about the movie was the takeaway lessons to be taught to my son and the true authenticity Tom Holland brought into his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man along with Michael Keaton’s return to screen. Let me explain how and there will be spoiler alerts! Perseverance Spider-Man was viewed as the young, not quite the…
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