My family both immediate and extended with a special prayer of thanks for my husband for putting up with me (but then I put up with him so I’d say it’s an even trade).
My mentors who have helped and continued to help me figure out this elusive work/life/family balance thing.
My friends who pretend to get me even when they don’t get me and are understanding when I don’t get them and who have taught me to loosen the hell up.
My home, which is finally after four years starting to feel like our house rather than the previous owners’ (I credit the new paint job in the living room for that bit of magic).
My job(s) for paying the mortgage, feeding the kids and broadening my resume.
You all for reading and for those of you whose comments encourage, inspire and make me think.
Happy Thanksgiving if you’re celebrating and Happy Day if you’re not!


















Happy Thanksgiving, Dawn! Thanks for writing such a great blog.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, Dawn! YOU kick ass.