Poetry: Through the Eyes of a Mother
A poem about my mother witnessing my disability as it progresses.
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« January 2007 | Home | March 2007 » February 28, 2007Poetry: Through the Eyes of a MotherA poem about my mother witnessing my disability as it progresses. Continue reading "Poetry: Through the Eyes of a Mother" » Movie Review: Rocky Balboa (2006)While this can be considered a "guy" movie, it really has something for everyone. There's no fighting until the end and this is really a good drama, with great lessons for viewers of all ages. Continue reading "Movie Review: Rocky Balboa (2006)" » February 15, 2007Movie Review: Borat (2006)Kazakhstani TV personality Borat is dispatched to the United States to report on the "greatest country in the world." With a documentary crew in tow, Borat becomes more interested in locating and marrying Pamela Anderson than on his assignment. Continue reading "Movie Review: Borat (2006)" » February 14, 2007Products for an Invisibly-Ill Pregnancy and First YearThere I was, pregnant in Germany with no family, friends or even an unpacked house. My husband was in Kosovo on a peacekeeping tour for 6 months and my flares got worse and worse. I was having Braxton-Hicks already in my second month and even when my husband did come home he was of limited use at best. How did I get through pregnancy and that first year? Not just luck! I had some of the best products and knowledge at my disposal. Here are my Top Picks for both pregnancy and then the first year! Twenty products and tips you cannot live without and why! Continue reading "Products for an Invisibly-Ill Pregnancy and First Year" » Book Review: The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Alternative HealingI discovered this book recently on my in-laws' bookshelves and picked it up to check out the Alexander technique, which my physio had suggested to me. I ended up going through the entire book cover-to-cover and have now begged an extended loan of it! Continue reading "Book Review: The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Alternative Healing" » Book Review: The Ultimate Guide to Sex and DisabilityI’ve been wanting to read this book ever since I first saw it for sale on a website I was already buying from and I couldn’t resist getting it. I found it to be a very interesting read and since it is extremely well written and laid out, it was also an easy read. Potentially tricky subjects are dealt with tact and sensitivity and the book offers very frank and practical advice. Continue reading "Book Review: The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability" » February 13, 2007Recipe for Kiffles Hungarian PastriesWhat are Kiffles? Kiffles are an Eastern European pastry of dough rolled paper thin by hand and filled with assorted fillings. They are pronounced "kif-fulls". In the U.S., you can find them in parts of Pennsylvania. Kiffles are Continue reading "Recipe for Kiffles Hungarian Pastries" » February 06, 2007Needing Help and Getting OrganizedWe’ve all done this- had to ask the dreaded question of “can you help me?” Whether it’s needing help in cleaning or making it to the store, we all have our limitations and at some time, need to ask for help. Of Course asking for help isn’t easy, especially when met with comments like, “again?” “What now?” or the popular rolling of the eyes. The worst is asking someone to pick up something for you, only to realize that the very next day you need something else. Here are some ideas to try to at least help keep things a little more organized. Continue reading "Needing Help and Getting Organized" » February 05, 2007PR: New Year Brings New Apparel Designs From The ButYouDontLookSick.com On-line StoreFebruary 03, 2007The Benefits of Tai Chi for Those With Chronic ConditionsWith my slow legs, working out is something I’ve had to forgo this past year, but since I’m usually active, I’ve wracked my brain for absolutely anything I can do to keep the juices flowing. What I came up with is the low-impact sport of Tai Chi. Continue reading "The Benefits of Tai Chi for Those With Chronic Conditions" » |