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Adoption
Do any of you guys have a child that you have placed for adoption? I know this is a touchy subject. It is weighing heavily on me, as I do. That time is approaching much faster than I expected. She will be 15 this year. I am counting down the days until she is 18. I am wondering if anyone here has been in my shoes and if you waited for them to contact you, or if you initiated contact. It's been... Read
Confessions of Another Mother
As a foster parent, I sometimes feel how I imagine Schrödinger’s cat might have felt. I am simultaneously a mother, and not a mother. The child is mine, but not my own. And no matter what happens, I will never be the mother to that child, I can only ever be a mother. One of many. As mother’s day approaches, my first with children in my home, this weighs heavily on my heart. There are days that... Read
The Romney Record at Bain. . . .
The following is a link to an article that looks into Mitt Romney's record while he was CEO of Bain Capital. The article starts off with the following first paragraph: Here's the link to the the entire article: The Romney Record at Bain: Bankruptcies, Bailouts and Mass Layoffs You all already know that I will not be voting for Mitt Romney this fall. I sincerely do not believe that he... Read
Adobe's "Creative Cloud"
I've been a LONG-TIME user of Adobe products. I've used products now offered by Adobe before they bought them from other companies (like Macromedia). Throughout the years, these products have helped me create a couple of web-sites, "Playbills" for theater shows, and, more recently, videos. Well. . . Adobe has this new method of using their software products. One can actually "rent" them via... Read
What's On Your Plate?
I'm always curious about people's menus, especially when they are trying to lose weight or just eat healthfully. I find I can get some good ideas to shake up my own diet. Anyone care to share? I am starting a plan that is similar to South Beach, but also restricts dairy and beans/legumes. Here is my plan for today: Breakfast: Deviled eggs made with olive oil mayo and sugar free pickle... Read
First nurse/woman appointed Army surgeon general
Pretty cool. Here's a link to the article: Horoho takes oath as first nurse, female surgeon general | Article | The United States Army Read
"Nurses eat their young"
I am a student VN who was assigned the topic "Nurses eat their young". I was curious and would like to know how many of you have experienced this phenomenom in the work place either as being the one who is eaten or doing the eating, or by witnessing it happen. Please feel free to add other feedback that may help me. Read
Donna Summer
Needless to say, today one of my favorite writer, singer composer and actress died, I grew up listening to her and going to her concerts Donna Summer R I P. I still can't bring myself to acknowledge that Donna Summer died today 05/17/12 after battling with CA for a long time. Unquestionably, the music industry has lost an icon. What this artist bestowed upon millions of fans with her incredible... Read
