Monthly Archives: April 2005

What is up with that?

Why is it that small humans, about the age of 4, enjoy doing things they KNOW is annoying to a fellow human just to see what kind of reaction the second human will have? IT DRIVES ME CRAZYYYYYY!

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I Got a Zit Today

One zit. Big deal, you say. Maybe so, but it’s not really about the zit. No, it’s about what the zit represents. This little, insignificant zit has brought back painful memories. You see, I had horrible acne between the ages … Continue reading

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Adoptive Medicine

If you’re looking for a pediatrician who specializes in adoptive medicine, here are a few listings. (It should be noted that it is not imperative to find a doctor that specializes in this field. Many “regular” pediatricians have a lot … Continue reading

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My TV Habits

I don’t watch TV much. There are several reasons. One is that our TV is in our basement and it is FREEZING down there. Second, I find the internet much more interesting. Third, I don’t do well with most of … Continue reading

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Financing Adoption

If you’re thinking about adopting but find the cost a bit prohibitive, check out these organizations that give grants specifically for this purpose: Shaohannah’s Hope Gift of Adoption For domestic adoptions, check out Mercy Ministries. (I wrote another post about … Continue reading

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Free Movies in the Summer

Summers are great for kids, but if you’re like me, you don’t exactly look forward to dealing with the inevitable “I’m-boreds.” Well, if you don’t know already, many movie theaters offer free movies to kids (and accompanying adults) in the … Continue reading

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Know before you go

Ever wonder what exactly your kids are seeing when they go to the movies? Ever wish you had a better idea before you paid almost $10 to see a film whether or not it was something you’d like? Check out … Continue reading

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Advice from a Newlywed

I was recently approached by a young woman in our church who, together with her boyfriend, was exploring the possibility of marriage. She was looking for wise counsel. She asked if I would join her and three other women for … Continue reading

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Photo Heaven

If you have not heard of stock.xchange, make your way on over there right this minute. It is a site with thousands of photos posted by people like you. All of the photos are FREE to use for both personal … Continue reading

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Chasing the Guilt Away

Alright. After my last post, I just couldn’t take the guilt anymore. I have neglected my second child long enough so I finally did something about it. Today I made a trip to the store and bought a can of … Continue reading

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