Today is my birthday. I love my birthday. I don't gripe about getting older because aging is a privilege. Imagine the alternative... I am fortunate to have never wanted for anything. I have always had a loving family, good meals on my table, a safe place to lay my head, and a … [Read more...] about What You Can Give for My Birthday
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How Morningside Mom, The Queen of Spain, and The Bloggess Made Me an Accidental Activist
How can I possibly follow in the footsteps of the lovely Ana at Spanglish Baby? She wrote a lovely piece in yesterday's Blogust relay about her daughter's fifth birthday and how she wants to celebrate her child's milestones by giving other children a shot at life too. What a … [Read more...] about How Morningside Mom, The Queen of Spain, and The Bloggess Made Me an Accidental Activist
Shot@Life: A Tale of Immigration and Immunization
My parents moved to this country in 1970. I was not yet two years old. We have a funny Olan Mills family portrait that I jokingly call our "immigrant photo." We are starry eyed and eager and wearing some atrocious polyester. When I was younger I used to ask my dad … [Read more...] about Shot@Life: A Tale of Immigration and Immunization
Obama Still Rings True – (Not Quite) Wordless Wednesday
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9D5QcQli-W4 … [Read more...] about Obama Still Rings True – (Not Quite) Wordless Wednesday
America vs. Italy – Health Care Bills
I don't care if you sit on the red or blue side of the aisle, there is no question that our health care system is broken. The bottom line is that the operative word, CARE, is missing from our attitudinal vernacular. I write a lot about politics and get a lot of hate mail. It … [Read more...] about America vs. Italy – Health Care Bills
Invisalign…Worth it for my vanity?
I have never felt beautiful. I don't wallow in self pity or anything but I have always regarded other women as prettier than me. I, like so many women, focus on my blemishes and jiggly spots. It's hard to see my good traits and it's hard to look at myself … [Read more...] about Invisalign…Worth it for my vanity?
Hate is a Sin
I've been taking a little jog down Memory Lane. It's really the only jogging I do. I wrote this post in March 2008 and was astonished how it rings ever more true today. Our world is full of goodness, grace, and generosity. I know it is. I see it and experience it from … [Read more...] about Hate is a Sin