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I Can See!
I am so happy to report that my vision has returned! Let me tell you, being able to see out of one eye is a bear. I want to thank everyone for their constant prayers, thoughts and words of encouragement. Your support has been invaluable. I’d also like to thank God because without Him this wouldn’t have been possible.
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We Need to Protect Our Children
I don’t know if you’ve been watching the news, but it seems like there has been a surge in the abduction, rape and murder of children. Or maybe it’s just getting reported more often, I don’t know… But whatever the reason, this has to stop. Just today a man in our area was sentenced for videotaping himself as he raped several children. His youngest victim was six months old. Six months old! Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy My heart is broken. Even now, it’s all I can do to contain the rage, anger, hurt and disbelief that I feel. How does someone do…
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Book Review: True Colors by Kristin Hannah
I’ve just finished reading True Colors by Kristin Hannah and all I can say is, I wish there were more… I’ve been a fan of Hannah’s since I read her book, Firefly Lane, a few years back because her books always leave me thinking and challenging myself to do more. Set on a picturesque horse farm in Washington State, True Colors follows the lives of the Grey sisters who were devastated by their mother’s death while they were still young as they navigate through the haze of their father’s distant affections. Winona, the oldest, is overweight and most starved for her father’s attention. She’s an over~achieving lawyer who has never really felt at home on…
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The View: Learn to Use Your Words, People
Although The View Moms Brand Ambassador campaign has ended, I will still be writing the occasional post about any Hot Topics that appeal to me because, well, that’s what I do. So far, I’ve stayed out of the healthcare debate and I’ve pretty much avoided the downright rude comments directed at Elizabeth Hasselbeck, but now I won’t be silent any longer. For weeks now I’ve read comments on various The View fan pages that suggest that Elizabeth ought to shut up or that she is annoying or that her voice is grating, etc. There are also those who say they don’t watch the show because of Elizabeth. The problem isn’t her voice or that…
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The View Blab Fest
Today is the last day of The View Moms Brand Ambassador campaign. Sniffle. I’ve had so much fun tweeting with The View Moms and writing (and reading) blog posts about the show. I’ll probably do some form of Hot Topic blogging in the future, just not on a regular basis like I’ve been doing for the campaign. So stay tuned and, as always, feel free to leave a comment, you know I enjoy the conversation. Hot Topics I Can’t Hold a Grudge Even if Oprah Says I Should Oprah says that you should have a 3 grudge rule ~ if someone rubs you the wrong way 3 times, hold a…
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I Have a Diagnosis
Yesterday my husband drove me to the Wills Eye Hospital in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania to see an eye specialist about my sudden vision loss. After much testing ~ including blood work, vegetable dye chasers and lots of eye scans ~ the doctor diagnosed me with Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome (MEWDS). Doesn’t it sound like I have fizzy water floating around my eye? MEWDS is a rare eye disease that affects young women (so take that “at your age“) between the ages of 14 and 47. Men can get MEWDS too but women seem to suffer from it by a 5 to 1 average. MEWDS is usually preceded by a…
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The View Blab Fest
I am so ready to get my blab on… I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve tweeted with the girls. And, boy, have I missed our daily chat fests. In fact, I have like two minutes to go grab a cup of coffee before the Hot Topics… So today’s edition of The View is dealing with women and addiction (drugs, alcohol and sex addiction). Hmmm, I wonder what prompted this topic? I only ask because there hasn’t been a deluge of news about addicted women or anything. Although there was that spate of time when it seemed like moms in minivans were causing accidents left and right due to alcohol. Today’s guest co~host…
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Um, Yeah, Go to the Doctor
Just a brief vlog to let my friends know why I’ve been absent… Naturally, I will update you all as soon as I know something more. In the mean time, do not be stupid like I was ~ if you go to bed able to see and you wake up unable to see, go see a doctor! PS I actually turned 37 last week but I’m so flustered by that whole “at your age” thing that I can’t think straight anymore.
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The View Blab Fest
I haven’t been able to Tweet The View for the past few days because I am down to one eye and following twitter is a little bit difficult right now. I miss you, The View Moms! Therefore, I’ll be blogging the Hot Topics, so let the blabbing begin…. Hot Topics Rielle Hunter’s *ahem* GQ Spread Rielle Hunter is John Edward’s baby momma, for those who don’t know. Recently she did an interview for GQ Magazine and in the article she is posing seductively with some of her daughter’s toys. I won’t comment on the article or the affair (because, quite honestly, I could care less) but I will offer this tiny bit…
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Welcome to My New Home
After much househunting, I’ve finally settled on a new home and I think I’ll be very happy in my new neighborhood. I’d like to thank Kat J. Robertson for packing and unpacking the boxes for me. She also took care of the interior decorating (also known as setting up my domain, importing my blog and all of its belongings and tweaking the CSS) for me. She did a fabulous job, no? Please take a look around and let me know what you think. There’s a fresh pot of coffee brewing and, if you check the fridge, you’ll find fresh fruit (this is a healthy house, afterall).
