Yesterday was one of those days. Vertigo won.
Today feels better. Wrote about it—with humor, obviously. www.moxie-dude.com/2026/05/01/y...

If you’ve ever had vertigo, you know what kind of day I’m going to have. 🙄

My publisher reached out with some news: Superwoman is featured on the Parenting Shelf of Midwest Book Review saying it’s “candidly personal with a universal resonance” and “written with wit, wisdom, and insight.” Someone pinch me!

The first version of Superwoman came from survival mode. The new one comes from perspective. Same story—just more honest, more reflective, and yes… more laughter. Available wherever you buy your books. Start reading. You might recognize yourself. (Wine optional.)

When you work from home, sometimes just putting on a bra can feel like a win.

Just made this sign for my office door. And now I don’t know if I’m being creative or just procrastinating.

From reflective to homour… When your own writing inspires you to write about the same topic but with a different voice. This piece links to the original. www.moxie-dude.com/2026/03/22/c...

Funny story… One of my daughters is engaged and we’re on our way to meet her fiancé’s parents. Getting ready, I realized I haven’t blow dried my hair since 2020. Thanks for the break, covid! 😂

Happy Friday!

A glimpse at my sleeping baby lamb. It was not a good day for him. *sigh*

Smoothie. Pen. Journal. Part of a balanced morning ritual.

The word “abbreviations” is 13 letters long. This feels like a betrayal of its core values. I’m supposed to be outlining a psychological thriller and instead I’m questioning linguistic ethics. www.moxie-dude.com/2026/02/22/w...

I need this.

Single moms feel guilty about the wildest things. Sitting down.
 Ordering pizza.
 Being tired… again. If guilt has been loud lately, I wrote something for you. Dear Guilt, You’re Not the Boss of Me (free)
www.cynren.com/bonus-dear-g...

Huge thanks to WestmountMag.ca for publishing my piece on what single motherhood taught me about leadership. www.westmountmag.ca/single-mothe...

People are criticizing someone for falling asleep in public. I say, LET HIM SLEEP. Look at all the damage he’s done while awake.

I keep forgetting that I wrote this. And honestly, more single moms need it. Dear Guilt, You’re Not the Boss of Me is a free companion piece to Superwoman about guilt, pressure, and doing your best when life is loud. Grab it here: www.cynren.com/bonus-dear-g...

When you look in the mirror and think, ‘Hi. I’m the woman who used to look like Mona… but with upgraded wisdom and downgraded collagen.’

Heartbreak is watching as your old dog whines at the top of the stairs because it hurts too much to walk down for breakfast. And I’m too old to carry him.

Notice the date. This writer just met an important deadline.

Dave usually makes the coffee in the morning. Today I got up early to surprise him. Turns out he thinks I need a recipe. For coffee. For the record, I raised children alone. Coffee is not my Everest.

Single motherhood isn’t stressful because we’re failing. It’s stressful because we’re leading — alone. Stress and strength can coexist. That’s moxie.

It doesn't happen often but I could feel a migraine coming on. A real migraine. It's different than a headache and if I nip it with Tylenols as soon as I feel it, I can usually beat it. Fingers crossed but it's starting to fade. And so concludes another episode of WTF.

This is the face of a very tired, yet proud person. I met a near impossible deadline today. Yes, I let some things slide. And no, I will not allow myself to feel guilty about that. Let’s focus on the win, shall we. Not a real question.

Ha ha!

If my Alexas start sharing notes, I’m unplugging everything and moving to the woods.

I’m in editing mode and it’s almost More Coffee o’clock.

I wish pets lived longer.
That wine was a superfood.
That houses vacuumed themselves.
That clean water was available to everyone.
And that kindness mattered more than money and power. Jed agrees.

Me as I get on the treadmill: Alexa, find me a podcast on writing. Alexa: Sure, here’s a podcast on riding you may like… 🙄 Any suggestions?

I wrote a lighthearted piece about technology, self-driving cars, and the moment you realize you’ve officially become the person who complains about “things these days.” 
If you enjoy observational humour (and gentle tech skepticism), you might enjoy this one. www.moxie-dude.com/2025/10/22/i...

! I’m Mona. I’m a 61-year-old mom to four amazing young adults, an award-winning humour blogger, and the author of SUPERWOMAN: A Funny and Reflective Look at Single Motherhood. I didn’t just live the life of a single mom. I wrote the book on it.

OMG I snort-laughed my tea right out of my nose.

Birthday gift from my daughter. Clearly I did something right. 🙃🥰😂

Dear Guilt, You’re Not the Boss of Me is a bonus piece I wrote alongside SUPERWOMAN (The Sh*t They Don’t Tell You Edition), launching March 3, 2026. For single moms, guilt, and the freedom that comes from letting it go. www.cynren.com/bonus-dear-g...

Silence protects bad actors. 
Vocabulary dismantles them. When we finally have the words for what we’re witnessing, it becomes harder to look away… and impossible to pretend we didn’t know. Clearly, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how much power there is in simply naming things.

I identify as a 61-year-old woman who finally knows her place in the world. (And it feels great!) Pronouns: Try / Me. It took single motherhood, a lot of unlearning, and a few hard resets to get here. If you’re still figuring it out — you’re not late. You’re just becoming.

The Worst Mother on the Planet | @MonaAndrei.bsky.social aka Moxie-Dude via Substack vist.ly/4mb98 (Spoiler: It's not you!) #Motherhood #SingleParenting #Humor

Society is loud. Guilt is louder.
 But love is louder than both. The Single Moms with Moxie newsletter exists to drown out the noise and remind you that you are doing enough — and your kids are going to be okay. If you’d like to subscribe, here’s the link: moxiemona.substack.com

Single motherhood: 
10% parenting
40% logistics
60% how is this my life?
80% guilt Yes, the math is broken. So is everyone. If you’ve ever laughed so you wouldn’t cry, Superwoman is your people. Launches March 3.
 Pre-order your copy here: www.cynren.com/catalog/p/su...

Confession: I have a desk drawer with a story. The kind of story that makes you think, “I really need a delete-my-stuff-if-I-die friend.” And here’s the link to that story… www.moxie-dude.com/2026/01/05/w...

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Confession: this drawer has stories. The kind of stories that make you think, “I really need a delete-my-stuff-if-I-die friend” New post is up — inspired by… well… this. www.moxie-dude.com/2026/01/05/w...

Motherhood is loud — until suddenly, it isn’t. And sometimes the silence feels even louder than the chaos. I wrote about that moment… and what comes next. “Silence isn’t empty — it’s a comeback in progress.” moxiemona.substack.com/p/single-mom...

Gift from a friend. I call it my morning mood mug. 🙃 #coffeecheers

Love whaLove what this lady has to say about putting pressure on ourselves. Here's to just enjoying.

SUPERWOMAN The Sh*t They Don’t Tell You edition is for every overwhelmed single mom who needs a reminder that she’s not alone and there’s more to life than laundry. This second edition drops March 2026, but it’s available for pre-order now. Future You will thank you. www.cynren.com/catalog/p/su...

According to my Writer’s Clock, it’s start over o’clock. But wait. Hold on there, sparky. I like where this is going!

The Worst Mother on the Planet | @MonaAndrei.bsky.social aka MoxieDude via Substack https://ow.ly/KEjR50WUEVG (Spoiler: It's not you!) #MondayBlogs