Solo Mother

My favorite solo mother lost two and a half fingers in an industrial accident last year, which seriously curtailed musical aspirations, unless you know a really good two fingered bass player… and has full custody of his two little kids, aged three and nine months. Full time.
And he does it. He does it with a grace and humor that puts me to shame. Yes, he. He’s a single mother, and a single father, and these kids of his are blossoming. He’s figuring out how to play music again, going to school and earning a 3.9 — and still takes his …read more

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Coming up, part three of a conversation with a single father, three years and counting after the split. Guess what? He’s dating. o.0
If you’d like, go back and read parts one and two… he is truly an eloquent and thoughtful man. then… read on. And THEN… answer the poll on the right…

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Here is part two of my interview with a single father of two. He and his wife split over three years ago, and he’s got good news: it gets better. If you missed it, go back and read part one, then come back for some advice on how to get through the first few years and forge a better relationship with your ex. 

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I’ve been interested in this man’s responses to my questions for a long time. In working on this interview, we’ve had some pretty amazing conversations via e-mail and cell phone, and I’m always struck at his ability to be so honest, so candid, and so even-handed when talking about how his marriage crumbled and the work that was done to make a life afterwards. Please read this interview with an open heart, and remember there is a very human being on the end of the words. I wish my ex were able to do half the work this man has. …read more

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Ohhh, ladies. I’d promised an interview with a gentleman who seems to gravitate towards single women — just his luck, it seems. I had a chance to corner him with some questions about what it’s like from the other side of the skirt, so to speak. What I got back was a very frank, honest, and sometimes bawdy look at what it’s like to date a single mother.
Interested?   

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I’ve only ‘known’ Rose for a short while, but already I count myself lucky to have met her. Her courage, determination, and all out guts have taken my breath away at times… and the sweetness, passion and hope of her music brings a little bit more joy and happiness into my own home every time I play her CD, Close Your Eyes. Her new CD is due out in January, and I can’t wait to hear how the changes in her life have changed her music. Her voice is like an alto Judie Tzuke, her spirit like a warrior princess. …read more

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