I was let go from my job of almost 20 years due to Covid-19 – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

Two Fridays ago - April 24th, 2020 - I got an invite on my office email that simply said, "catch up call with Katy" and then an HR person I had never even heard of let me know that my position had been eliminated and my last day would be April 30th. She gave me …

10 Foolproof Steps to Make a Mom Friend

I MADE A MOM FRIEND TODAY! Because I am now an expert at mom friending, I shall give you 10 foolproof steps to make a mom friend.  You're welcome. Pay close attention to social media.  When you see pictures pop up on a photographer's page (who took your family pictures too!) of a cute family that …

Screwing with my Serenity – aka The Office Move

I was caught off-guard last week by a quick email from a retiring co-worker: Katy, Thank you for your kind words and I am looking forward to a “rocking chair on the veranda” rather than an office chair at a desk. It’s been a pleasure working with you and seeing you grow from a young …