It’s been almost two months since we learned that our second pregnancy resulted in a missed miscarriage and more than a month since my D&C. Since this ordeal began I have spoken to many family members, friends and acquaintances who have suffered through their own miscarriages. read more…
I love arts and crafts. And I am not ashamed. I have been cross-stitching for as long as I can remember. I was a Girl Scout for much longer than is socially acceptable. And I love a good excuse to pull out paints, a glue gun and all the other messy stuff involved in crafts projects. read more…
I thought it couldn’t be done. But I actually managed to read not one, but TWO books in just a matter of weeks. Most recent was The Lost Symbol
Note to Steve Jobs: If the product name seems too good to be true, it probably is. Have you met google?
So, it turns out I’m not a real blogger. Well, at least not the kind I thought I could be: the spill-all, TMI, mommy blogger (with some strong opinions on other topics). I have the strong opinions part down, but the spill-all, TMI part is just not my thing apparently. read more…
The FDA finally defied its chemical industry sugar daddies and acknowledged that BPA (bisphenol A), a chemical used in making plastic food containers, poses health risks even at levels lower than it had previously considered safe. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the 100+ studies demonstrating BPA’s negative health impacts is apparently not enough evidence for the FDA to take significant action. Manufacturers will not be required to eliminate BPA or even label products made with BPA.
You gotta love our impotent regulatory agencies.
“We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends, and living our lives.” ~ Maya Angelou
I don’t like to turn down an opportunity to make a resolution or two. Who couldn’t stand to improve themselves a little, right? Certainly not me. The question is always what changes do I want and do I think I CAN make in myself? read more…