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Triggers, Contempt & Acceptance
It’s humbling to find you’ve reached middle age and still haven’t overcome childhood issues. It’s not as if you carry the thoughts with you daily, searching for proof of emotional growth and development. There’s just a sense of current well-being, a feeling that things are okay deep within you. Then something happens, a trigger is pulled, and you ( Read more... ) -
Plummet, Bungee or Hang Glide Off the Fiscal Cliff
I’ve been writing about my journeys for a while now. Africa, Australia, France, even local travel provides fodder for an excellent tale. But I’m currently on a more metaphorical journey, a trip along a cliff. I’m speaking of the fiscal cliff.
I am one of two million Americans who will have their unemployment checks cut January 1st.
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An Unpopular Post on Pro-Choice and Christianity
The bumper sticker read: “Pro-Choice Believers Give Christians a Bad Name”
I’m usually not one to get on a political or moral high horse, but really? Let’s think about this a moment.
God created man with volition, or freedom of choice. In fact, according to the Bible - the Christian guidebook for all truth- this is a fundamental aspect of His ( Read more... ) -
Thoughts on Grief, Friendship and Living
It was explained to me that over the last three years I have endured 8 out of 10 of the most common reasons for intense grief. This was supposed to be encouraging; a reason for me to cut myself some slack. I’m not sure it met that goal ( Read more... ) -
CPR from Canada
Yesterday I didn't know if I had the strength to go on as a caregiver ( Read more... ) -
Thoughts On The Caregiving Experience
Care*giver: A family member or paid helper who regularly takes care of a child, or a sick, elderly or disabled person.
Care: The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance and protection of someone or something. Feel concern or interest, attach importance to something. Caution in avoiding harm or danger. Watchful oversight ( Read more... ) -
"Transplant": Review of 8x02
The Dean of Medicine came to visit House in Monday night’s House MD episode, “Transplant”. Even House acknowledged he’d dreamed of that moment, and yet that sentiment was negated when he at first refused the visit. The wishes of many fans where negated when House agreed to see “him” and this visitor proved to be Foreman.
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Review: House MD Season 8 Premiere - Twenty Vicodin
Tonight, Monday, October 3rd marks the House MD season 8 premiere.
Twenty Vicodin
Written by Peter Blake; Directed by Greg Yaitanes
When last we saw Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie), he was smiling in relief after plowing his car into the home of his ex-girlfriend, Dr. Lisa Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein). Although meant to be a metaphorical ending - ( Read more... ) -
The Vanishing Back Bra?
There's a commercial out about a new bra at the Soma Intimates store. It's promoting the vanishing back bra. Who has a vanishing back? And what kind of bra can maintain support when your back disappears? I'm just asking...
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Porcupine Love
So, have you ever thought about porcupine sex? Sounds painful, doesn't it? But scientist say these pointy creatures spend days nuzzling and rubbing noses before they copulate. They are slow and steady with their affection, not rushing to the finale.
Who would have thought we'd look to the porcupine for sex tips?
Still, there is something to be ( Read more... )