Rochelle Roberts
A jack of all trades is a master of none but oftentimes better than master of one.
Writer
I occasionally write about my experiences as a mom of two boys. I also dabble in book reviews of what I’m currently reading.
The Saucy Mama
- TSM Book Club Book #28: Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah AdamsStarted: July 7th Finished: July 11th TSM Rating: 5/5 This was such a lovely follow-up to When in Rome. Sweet Annie and Broody Will have such endearing chemistry right from the start that it was hard to put this book down. Basic backgrounds, Annie is the youngest sister of Noah Walker, our hero from When […]
- TSM Book Club Book #27: Will They Or Won’t They by Ava WilderStarted: July 1st Finished: July 6th TSM Rating: 5/5 This was one of my most anticipated books of the year and I wasn’t disappointed. I’m going to be honest, I loved Shane instantly, but it took awhile for Lilah to grow on me. She was such a frustrating character to root for. And this is […]
- TSM Book Club Book #30: How To Talk To A Widower by Jonathan TropperStarted: July 24thFinished: July 31stTSM Rating: 4/5 This book was definitely different from the romance I’ve been reading lately. Don’t get me wrong, there is lots of love in this book, but not romance, which was why I picked it. Just for something a little different. Doug is in mourning. He’s 29 years old and […]
- TSM Book Club Book #29: The Duchess Effect by Tracey LivesayStarted: July 11thFinished: July 22ndTSM Rating: 4/5 Another highly anticipated read for me. While I liked it, I was so frustrated with Dani in this book. I understood her motivations, but I wanted her to make different choices. Prince Jameson wins by being charming, kind, and sexy. The Duchess Effect is the sequel to American […]
- Cranky-man SyndromeSometime last year, J gave up napping. It happens once kids turn two. They decide that napping is for the birds and stop doing it. The fools! As any parent knows, this often leads to late-afternoon crankiness. Unfortunately for me, J’s late-afternoon crankiness typically manifests in the middle of dinner and lasts until he falls […]
2023-2024
Written for myPocketMarketing, Owls and Indigo, and Indigo Spirituality.
Automation: Getting More Done With Less
Running your own service-based business takes a lot of time, energy, and brain power, all of which have limits. And when you’ve reached those limits, there are two choices: hire or automate.
Phishing Scams: How To Recognize Them And Protect Yourself
As we live our lives more and more online confidence men have worked to take digital scamming to a whole new level, from trying to get us to claim inheritances from long-lost, never-heard of them relatives to sending past-due invoices for something you might have signed up for to intercepting communications and impersonating customer service agents to steal your information.
Marketing Email Samples
While at myPocketMarketing, I created weekly marketing emails for a local comedy club and an apple orchard. The emails were centered around upcoming performances and current specials.
8 Magical Festivals of the Wheel of the Year to Celebrate
If you’re new to Paganism, witchcraft or spirituality, you might wonder, “What’s the Wheel of the Year and how do you celebrate it?” From the depths of the winter solstice to the thinning of the veil at Samhain, the Wheel of the Year connects to the seasonal cycle of the natural world with celebrations dispersed throughout the year.
16 Full Moon Self Discovery Journaling Prompt Exercises
Every 29.5 days the Full Moon rises, bringing the peak of the lunar cycle and creating a perfect opportunity for self-discovery journaling. Full Moon Journaling is taking the time to reflect in your journal on the night of the Full Moon – a time of revelation, facing hard truths, and self-reflection for the month.
Recording the progress of your dreams, goals, and intentions with Full Moon Journaling Prompts is a very powerful practice. As each Full Moon passes you will have a record of your thoughts, what helped you accomplish your goals, and what held you back that you need to avoid in the future.
2008-2009
The following articles were published in the Dorchester Reporter.
Mattapan’s Tap Legend Dianne Walker Wins Prestigious Fellowship
Mattapan’s Dianne Walker goes by many names. Some call her Lady Di. Her students refer to her affectionately as Aunt Dianne. Admirers sometimes call her the “Ella Fitzgerald of Tap.”
MAHA’s Homeowner University hits a milestone
On Saturday, the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance graduated its 15,000th homeownership University participant. The unsuspecting student was Damaris Padilla.
Dot’s Eagles contemplate flying the Pop Warner nest
Coach: Adult Attacked Player to Set Off Disney Brawl
It has been a hectic week for the Dorchester Pop Warner Eagles organization. What was supposed to be a time of fun and – potentially – glory at the Pop Warner National Championship tournament in Florida turned into a nightmare after members of Dorchester’s midget squad were involved in a brawl at a Disney World hotel with the arrival team from Rhode Island. The fight resulted in a tough disciplinary crackdown by the national Pop Warner board, which has barred all levels of the Dorchester league from participating in post-season competition for the next three years. The midget team’s coach, Tony Hurston, has also been suspended for a year.
He’s only four, but Alexander has a big need
For a four-year-old, Alexander Phan is extremely intelligent. When he isn’t playing with his 19-month-old sister, Kayla, or his six-year-old brother Peter, he is sitting at the wooden table by the door of his family’s home, writing.
Middle Eastern flair planned for Adams Corner Eatery
The current economic downturn can not stop people from reaching for their dreams. Kids are still going to college; families are still buying homes; and one man is fulfilling his dream of owning his own restaurant.
Mattapan leaders plan to seek Main Streets designation
In a time of looming economic gloominess, a number of Mattapan business owners are banding together in hopes of winning a city-designated Main Streets district in the new year. Advocates for the idea have set up a working committee to lobby for the city’s support for a Mattapan designation. The group met last Tuesday to discuss the pros and cons.
2009-2012
The following articles appeared on my blog, Title to be Determined, which I ran for three years.
Andrew Kalanstrov & Elusive Vision Artists Abstract Vision Illuminates
Elusive Vision Artist is the best new resource for artists you haven’t heard of yet. Founded by Andrew Kalantarov, EVA just hosted its third show, giving up-and-coming artists – from painters and photographers to designers and musicians – a place to show off and be discovered.
Lovers and Friends: Is a Friends with Benefits Relationship Really Worth the Benefits
Friends with benefits is a concept so popular that there have been two movies and a TV show made about it. An agreement between two consenting adults to enter into a physical relationship, friends with benefits has replaced “going steady.” It’s about the benefits of being in a relationship without any of the strings.
The Good Ones Take Social Networking to the Next Level
Walking into Poggenpohl on Tuesday night it was hard not to notice the soft purple and blue lights highlighting every corner of the room. Women from all walks of life, dressed in pink, pearls and Prada gathered to mingle, enjoy great wine and even better food. This gathering was brought to them by The Good Ones, a social networking company that takes networking to the next level.
Our 20s Are One Long Survival of the Fittest Race
When I first sat down to write this post, it came from a place of utter frustration. During this ongoing job search of and for a few friends of mine, we’ve reached a point of desperation. Now that I’ve screamed a little, cried a little, sulked and stewed a little – and wrote a terrible rough draft – I can articulate this properly. Life in our twenties, post conveyor belt has turned into a survival of the fittest race…
From Chile to Boston Steppin’ Cerca Feels the Love and Spreads La Musica Negra
Standing in the rain on Friday night, the men of Steppin’ Cerca – Nasty Nate, Mikele, and DJ Doblebeat – were flying on a natural high. A two-hour set at the Middle East Upstairs in front of family, friends and fans met along the way capped off a month-long tour that took the boys from Chile around the Northeast with the Van Buren Boys.
We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.
Anais Nin