The Sticky Floor

5 Pieces of Advice for Mothers Who Run Businesses from Home

Pat Williams — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:15 +0000

I’ve been remiss in posting on this web site. My business is in a growth phase and my workload has increased until I’m able to establish processes and pass some of the responsibilities to...

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Bad Romance on International Women’s Day

Pat Williams — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:59:33 +0000

I’ve been trying to craft a post in my head the past week knowing that International Women’s Day was upon us, but it never got from my head to the blog. When I saw the following video, I...

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12 Ways to Be a Better Parent in the New Year

Pat Williams — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:20:54 +0000

It’s a new year and many of us consider our personal goals or our career goals, but have you considered your parenting goals? Here are 12 parenting tips that will enhance your relationship with...

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I Don’t Like My Children Right Now

Pat Williams — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:14:31 +0000

The following article was from a column I wrote and was published in the Wasaga Sun on July 30, 1997. I don’t like my children right now. Now that you’ve finished gasping and thinking...

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Hypothetical Children Behave Best

Pat Williams — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:29 +0000

The following article was from a column I wrote and was published in the Wasaga Sun on July 16, 1997. Growth Spurts I was a better parent when I didn’t have children. My hypothetical children...

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One Long Hard Look in the Mirror

Pat Williams — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:52:20 +0000

I read two excellent posts today that I wanted to highlight because the same considerations have crossed my mind. The thought process usually begins with “What the hell are they...

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Scrubbing The Sticky Floor

Pat Williams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:04:21 +0000

Failure is a means to spur us on to create something better. Something more successful. When I realized my marriage failed to provide me with what I needed to be a happy, whole person, I spent a lot...

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TED Talk: Reinventing Feminism

Pat Williams — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:03:25 +0000

Sometimes the models of a meaningful life are in our own kitchen… You can catch presenter Courtney Martin and many other smart writers over at Feministing.com

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Where Would You Be?

Pat Williams — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:44:02 +0000

One night President Obama and his wife Michelle decided to do something out of routine and go for a casual dinner at a restaurant that wasn’t too luxurious. When they were seated, the owner of...

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Happy Father’s Day

Pat Williams — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:48:37 +0000

“Fathers, like mothers, are not born. Men grow into fathers – and fathering is a very important stage in their development.” David M. Gottesman The sexiest, most interesting men...

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