What to do, about a flu?

There are a million and one opinions online about the H1N1 vaccine, and I of course have mine.  I’ve had people ask if I will be getting the kids vaccinated, and the answer is a resounding “yes”.  By now, many of you have seen me posting links to (hopefully) helpful articles regarding the vaccine, so I think my stance is pretty clear.  Now we will see how supply lasts and who actually is able to be...

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Where is the truth online?

It’s nothing new to find both accurate accountings and flat out fiction online, and usually I’m pretty good at measuring things up at first glance.  However, truth and fiction seemed to swirl together more quickly than usual on the internet the last two weeks.  Two stories in particular caught my eye…two instances a few days apart where I felt a tug at my heartstrings.  And twice, just as swiftly as the stories...

Happy birthday, golden boy

Today is my son’s birthday.  This won’t be a long post, because as much as I love to steal a few moments to write, the birthday boy is waiting and he’s only got one fifth birthday.  How is it possible that I have a FIVE year old?  I remember being pregnant with him and bringing him home so vividly.  (Except, you know, any useful details from around that time.  Those are long gone.  But memories of my...

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