I originally thought I'd talk today about workplace flexibility, although I don't think there's anything left to say on the subject. I think it's all been said. Both much, much better and much, much worse than what I could (or, hell, will) say. Look, if you know what I'm referring to, I would never begrudge Heather the opportunity to go to the White House. If the White House (especially this administration) called me up and invited me to speak on nuclear physics, I would. I'd even pretend to hate Veronica Mars and champagne if it meant a White House invitation. But, that doesn't mean I (or anyone) shouldn't be allowed to say: I hope mothers who leave their home to go to work are well-represented too. Hell, my first thought was I wish my boss was invited. No one does workplace flexibility better than him, I swear it.
Workplace flexibility is huge and it's not a blogging issue or a gender issue. Without workplace flexibility I couldn't do half the shit I do, and everyone should be so lucky as me (even though there's plenty I find worthy of complaint in my life, agreed). It's why I'm able to go to Kyle's doctor appointments and his class Thanksgiving meal and occasionally take the day off to go to the zoo instead of attending staff meetings. It's a huge, important issue (for me, for millions) and wanting to see the right representatives speak on behalf of working parents doesn't make you a troll or jealous or full of hate. It makes you a responsible parent.
So, since I'm obviously not going to talk about it (ahem), let's talk about dessert instead.
I'm sorry but sugar is much better than Internet stuff.
I'm throwing a girl's dinner at my house soon, and I'm making dessert. Maybe even two desserts if I'm feeling crazy enough
If I shared a few things I'm considering making, would you, uh, help me pick one? Oh, I know, I could easily pick one without you. Which dessert to make is not exactly a brain teaser, but you get to 1) discover great new dessert recipes and 2) have an opinion about them. I'll also tell all the dinner guests that my blog friends helped me out.
1. The Pioneer Woman's lemon crumb bars
2. Giada's strawberry and mascarpone-filled cupcakes
5. Love & Olive Oil's mini chocolate cheesecakes
6. Orange chocolate mini-cupcakes
7. Peanut butter fudge puddles
8. Smitten Kitchen's peach cupcakes
9. Eat at Home's (great blog) apricot pound cake
Oh, they all look so good, don't they? But which would you like to munch on at a girl's dinner?
Also, happy weekend to you.