Funny of the day!
Enjoy …
Blkirish’s Weblog
Gotta get you into my life … into my life!
Recent Comments
 | BrwnBetty on CoParenting101.org and WeParen… |
 | justdc on Communication: 101 |
 | Ben on Slumdog Millionaire is a must… |
 | crouchingtiger622 on Who needs a ride ‘or die… |
 | Davis on Funny of the day! |
Mamalicious RSS Feed
- In which I connect co-parenting, divorce cakes, and Mary J. BligeIt’s not an overstatement to say that TechBoo loves Mary J. Blige. When I proudly told him that I’d managed to mention his favorite singer in my latest co-parenting post at The Faster Times, he gave me the side eye. “Don’t I get points for that?” I asked. “AFTER I read it,” he replied. [...]
- Tip #287: Making Long-Distance Love Work – Text Game ProperSouthwest: The Official Airline of Our Relationship Techboo and I get asked all the time, “How do you do it?”–”it” being maintain a long-distance relationship which will soon become a long-distance marriage.* Here’s one answer to that question: Tip #287: Making Long-Distance Love Work – Text Game Proper Text your lad […]
- Hip Mama, Rebellious Nature Radical T-Shirts & ME!Presents…a reading by local writers Deesha Philyaw, Christina Springer, Melissa Sokulski, Kelli Stevens Kane, and Robin Monroe, along with Amanda Gilby, short fiction contest winner, reading from her piece featured in Issue 44: The Creativity Issue This latest issue honors and celebrates musicians, writers, and artists who can nurture their kids and th […]
- It’s the most wonderful time of the year…Suffice it to say that for Techboo and me, our dance card is full between now and the new year. After Thanksgiving (which we are hosting), we’ve already RSVPed for 2 holiday parties and a Chanukah party. I’m doing a Kwanzaa presentation in BabyGirl’s kindergarten class, complete with cornbread baking activity (Jiffy!). Plus, there’s [ […]
- What I’m Thankful For: A Co-Parenting ChallengeFind out what I (Deesha) am thankful for (plus a challenge to all you co-parents!) in a guest-post I wrote for SingleDad.com. Shout-out to SingleDad founder, RJ Jaramillo, for the opportunity. Here’s an excerpt: At this time of year, even folks with the hardest of hearts and the biggest axes to grind might pause [...]
- Bad News, Good NewsThe bad news is: 1.5 hours of sleep. The good news is: http://bit.ly/36yldy
- In which Inkognegro’s “Deadbeat Dads” piece triggers somethingBelow is a comment I left for Inkognegro in response to the follow up post to his guest-post at Single Sisters Speak (corrected for typos): All of your words on the “deadbeat dad” subject hit home, because I had one, but this: “Whether absent in the physical, or in the mental and emotional…your children become suspended in [...]
- I’m Bitchin’ again…or rather, I’m in Bitch againIn the current Art/See issue of Bitch magazine (I got mine in the mail today), check out my review of the wonderful anthology “Who’s Your Mama?” edited by Yvonne Bynoe, and…my interview with the fabulous Farai Chideya. We chatted about her debut novel, “Kiss the Sky” and much more.
- In which TechBoo’s dream comes true…So one of the unexpected perks of teaching was revealed this week. One of the students in my writing class (the face-to-face non-credit class, not the online grad class) is a Notre Dame alum and a die-hard fan of ND football. Her whole family is, apparently. My Techboo is a die-hard Notre Dame fan. Notre [...]
- Openly resenting your ex? Think you’re not hurting your kids? Think again…Over at CoParenting101. org, we preach the Gospel of Getting Along With Ex and how loving your kid demands it, all the time. But there’s nothing like hearing the Truth straight from the horse’s–or rather, the kid’s–mouth: “Weren’t They BOTH my parents, All of the Time?” This interview, with Carolyn Grona, is th […]
Co-Parenting 101 RSS Feed
- Co-Parenting, Divorce Cakes, and Getting Over Your ExIt’s been a busy day here in CoParenting101 land. First up, Deesha’s latest co-parenting post, “Divorce Cakes are Bittersweet with Kids in the Mix” is up at The Faster Times. Here’s an excerpt: And what divorce party would be complete without the cake? Looking for some divorce cake inspiration? Here are 31 super-subtle poss […]
- Co-Parenting Question of the Day: “Would You Share a Recipe with Your Ex-Husband’s Girlfriend?”I thought this question posed to me (Deesha) on Twitter made for a good Thanksgiving post-script: @coparenting101 would you share a family recipe with your ex husband’s girlfriend? My response: I’ve shared recipes with his wife. Plus, I share my kids with her, so why not a recipe? LOL… On the subject of sharing…Mike’s mini-van […]
- What I’m Thankful for: My Fellow Co-ParentsWell, I (Deesha) am in the airport TGIFriday’s sipping blackberry mojitos waiting to board a flight to spend Thanksgiving and a long weekend with my fiance JB, my future bonus daughters, and extended family. JB’s done most of the shopping and is cooking the turkey, one bonus daughter has baked a cake, and I’m happily [...]
- Post-Script to “Co-Parenting and Step-Dating” ConversationPhoto courtesy of CG2_Soul Artist On last night’s “Co-Parenting Matters” talk show, we covered a lot of ground on the topic of step-dating. We had such a great conversation, we’re looking forward to having our kids’ stepmom and Mike’s wife, Sherry; and Yvonne Kelly, co-founder of the Step and Blended Family Institute; join […]
- What I’m Thankful For: A Co-Parenting ChallengeFind out what I (Deesha) am thankful for (plus a challenge to all you co-parents!) in a guest-post I wrote for SingleDad.com. Shout-out to SingleDad founder, RJ Jaramillo, for the opportunity. Here’s an excerpt: At this time of year, even folks with the hardest of hearts and the biggest axes to grind might pause to reflect [...]
- Co-Parents & Step-Dating: Dating with Kids in the MixThis week’s “Co-Parenting Matters” show was very particular special because our kids’ stepmom and Mike’s wife, Sherry, joined us for our discussion about step-dating. Our other guest, Yvonne Kelly, a wonderful certified step-parenting and relationship coach and co-founder of the Step and Blended Family Institute, defines the st […]
- “The Package Deal” by Izzy Rose of StepMother’s Milk…and Other Mom StuffThis was a dad-heavy week here on CoParenting101.org, so I (Deesha) thought I’d throw some mamas into the mix and mention two books I’m reading. I’m wrapping up Divorce Sucks: What to do When Irreconcilable Differences, Lawyers Fees, and Your Ex Husband’s Hollywood Wife Makes You Miserable by Mary Jo Eustace. The “Hollywood Wife […]
- “Do Working Moms Lose Child Custody in Divorces?”That’s the question posed by Suzanne Reisman, one in a number of folks in the blogosphere providing commentary on a recent Working Moms article about the rising number of divorce cases in which dads (particularly stay-at-home dads) are being granted primary custody. Here’s an excerpt from Reisman’s post at BlogHer: Since I don’t want […]
- Meet the New Co-Parenting Columnist for The Faster Times…It’s ME (Deesha)! I am, this very moment, officially launching my co-parenting column at The Faster Times. Aside from a few archived posts from my predecessor, Mary Pols, you’ll find brand-new posts from me–Adventures in How NOT to Co-Parent starring Jon & Kate, H1N1 (what if you and your ex don’t agree about the [...]
- Co-Parenting 101 Welcomes WeParent’s Newest Fatherhood Freestyle ColumnistMeet Dr. Michael T. McRae, WeParent.com’s newest Fatherhood Freestyle columnist! Dr. Mike is a clinical psychologist and single father of a nine-year-old daughter. Mike has done extensive research on the impact of family processes on youth socio-emotional development. Clinically, he has worked extensively with children, adolescent, and families. His cu […]
sad but probably true