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Saturday, April 26, 2008

What Is Going On?

My painter's youngest daughter is 13. L is bright, sweet, and beautiful. L has her whole life ahead of her. This week, L was suspended for skipping school. To make matters worse, she was not honest with her parents about the incident. Sadly, problems such as L's are all too common in our schools... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Study: Midwest has the worst drunken driving rates

By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — The upper Midwest has the worst drunken driving rates in the country, according to a government report that says 15 percent of adult drivers nationally report driving under the influence of alcohol in the previous year. Wisconsin leads the way. The federal... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

What Did I Know?

I n my younger years, my parents moved four times in a four year period. We moved to the house I call home in the middle of a record-setting snowstorm on February 3, 1982. For a little while in elementary school, I was known as the little girl with the smile, singing voice and Southern accent. One... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 14, 2008

Illinois Hospital Faces Lawsuit After Switching Babies

Monday, April 14, 2008 CHICAGO — Sitting in her hospital room in Marion, Ill., 17-year-old Kassie Hopkins knew something was wrong when she looked at the newborn officials told her she had given birth to a day before. Mary Jo Bathon had the same feeling but left Heartland Regional Medical Center... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 6, 2008

A Mother's Heartbreak

Last weekend while on visitation, three young children were murdered by their father. The memorial service was yesterday. Their mother is a local pediatrician and attends my church. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain that she must be experiencing. Please keep her in your prayers during this... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 4, 2008

A Family Affair

One of my favorite dishes that mom makes is Taco Mountains. What is your favorite family dish? Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Study: Stressed Parents Equal Sick Kids

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Stressed parents not only are harming themselves but also their children, BBC News reports. A University of Rochester study highlighted in New Scientist says that children are more prone to sickness if their parents are anxious or depressed. The study, led by Dr. Mary... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 14, 2008

Young At Heart

I am so blessed. My grandfather will be ninety two years young tomorrow. Although he has dementia, he is still young at heart! Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 1, 2008

Hug of War: Students in Arizona Fight for Their Right to Embrace

Friday, February 29, 2008 It may make sense that certain public displays of affection should be off limits for junior high students, but a ban on hugs? It has come to that at an Arizona school district, where administrators are taking a hard line on student-to-student embraces, MyFOXPhoenix.com... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 25, 2008

Trip Down Memory Lane

Good morning! I'm listening to 80's music on Rhapsody and watching 80's videos on youtube. I'm feeling nostalgic. Do you have an 80's memory you'd like to share? Sign in to see full entry.

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