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Tired and overwhelmed

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I’ve thought the past week about what I could write about after reading a book (in one sitting, unbelievably) about a young child that is living with schizophrenia. I agonized over how I could relate to such an intense story. Then, I read an article published today by Chris Brogan, President of Human Business Works. [...]

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Get up off your couch: 3 ways to avoid the winter blues

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It’s Groundhog Day! Do you believe the legend of Punxsutawney Phil? Will there be six more weeks of winter, or not? I’m at Mom It Forward today, with three ways to get you through the next six weeks (and avoiding the “winter blues”) if the cold and snow hangs around. Read more here.

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Two reasons why my Grandma will always be better than your Grandma

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Mary Ellen Snider Finch was (and, truly, always will be) my grandmother. My mother remembers her as a strong, fair and patient woman. I remember her being all of that but then I also remember her smile, Thanksgivings and Christmases with both of my grandparents and that Grandma Mary would eat a bologna sandwich and [...]

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Five things you never knew about me – until now

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I met a woman last night at a blogger get-together in Manhattan.  Actually, I met a few, but she’s the one who has stood out among the crowd.  The one who’s had me thinking all day. Her first tweet to me after last night: My response: Okay, so it was a bit needy, my response [...]

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Social butterfly: How do I make quality friendships in this digital age?

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I’ve been called a “social butterfly” on more than one occasion since I was a little girl and, while this quality has been an asset in so many situations over the past couple of decades, I have realized since moving to New Jersey that it’s not as easy to make friends as an adult when you have to begin anew.

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Femur: Our first follow up appointment

M had her first follow up appointment with the surgeon’s PA this past Thursday. She had her bandage taken off, and everything looked great! The incisions have been healing nicely, and there is new bone growth documented on the x-ray. We were able to take home copies of the x-ray, too. Next appointment is for [...]

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Days 2-4: Her broken femur… explained.

May 16 – 18 (Days 2-4) The night before wasn’t all roses, I assure you. Periodically, I was awakened by the sound of one of M’s monitor’s blaring in my ear. At other times, M’s leg was hurting so bad I’d have to go get the nurse to ‘top off’ the IV meds. Poor thing! [...]

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