Posts Tagged: health
My Mother’s Mid Century Pregnancy- A Weigh We Go
Pregnant women in mid-century America were not spared from the war on women’s bodies and weight control that began shortly after WWII. The constant bombardment of rules and expectations has only increased with each decade. Following directives from their doctors,
My Mother’s Mid Century Pregnancy- A Weigh We Go
Pregnant women in mid-century America were not spared from the war on women’s bodies and weight control that began shortly after WWII. The constant bombardment of rules and expectations has only increased with each decade. Following directives from their doctors,
What to Expect When Your Mid-Century Mother’s Expecting
Note: In celebration of my birthday week, I am taking a wee baby step away from the onslaught of chaotic news. This week, it’s a birthday bonanza of mid-century pregnancy, birth, and babies. What to Expect When Your Mid-Century Mother’s
What to Expect When Your Mid-Century Mother’s Expecting
Note: In celebration of my birthday week, I am taking a wee baby step away from the onslaught of chaotic news. This week, it’s a birthday bonanza of mid-century pregnancy, birth, and babies. What to Expect When Your Mid-Century Mother’s
Tampering With Tylenol
The Tylenol Terrorist is back! Until now, the biggest scare with Tylenol happened forty-three years ago this week, setting in motion a widespread panic. The 1982 Tylenol murders rocked the nation. It was the biggest story of the year when
Tampering With Tylenol
The Tylenol Terrorist is back! Until now, the biggest scare with Tylenol happened forty-three years ago this week, setting in motion a widespread panic. The 1982 Tylenol murders rocked the nation. It was the biggest story of the year when
Down of The Farm with RFK Jr.
They’re coming to take me away haha Robert .F Kennedy Jr, the man with a worm in his brain, is not just going after the prescription drugs people use to prevent and manage depression. Bobby wants to round up folks
Down of The Farm with RFK Jr.
They’re coming to take me away haha Robert .F Kennedy Jr, the man with a worm in his brain, is not just going after the prescription drugs people use to prevent and manage depression. Bobby wants to round up folks
The Back Story
There’s a back story to my recent absence from these pages. My once upon a time strong spine has after 69 years turned into a bit of a fixer-upper. And last week I got it fixed at N.Y.U. Hospital. My
The Back Story
There’s a back story to my recent absence from these pages. My once upon a time strong spine has after 69 years turned into a bit of a fixer-upper. And last week I got it fixed at N.Y.U. Hospital. My
Changing the Narrative on Suicide
I was still playing with Barbie dolls the first time I thought of suicide. Beginning in childhood, while depression took up permanent residency in my mind claiming squatters’ rights, suicidal thoughts rented out a shady back room, menacing, ready to
Changing the Narrative on Suicide
I was still playing with Barbie dolls the first time I thought of suicide. Beginning in childhood, while depression took up permanent residency in my mind claiming squatters’ rights, suicidal thoughts rented out a shady back room, menacing, ready to
When Brain Fog Rolls In
Well, it looks like my 1955 Manufacturer’s Warranty has finally expired. Suddenly at 69, my various body parts have given out all at the same time and I’ve spent more time at the body shop than my 2006 Hyundai.
When Brain Fog Rolls In
Well, it looks like my 1955 Manufacturer’s Warranty has finally expired. Suddenly at 69, my various body parts have given out all at the same time and I’ve spent more time at the body shop than my 2006 Hyundai.
It May Be 1864 in Arizona But Roevember is Coming
In 2024 right-wing Christian Nationalists are burning through women’s rights with the same fury and zeal as General Sherman did in 1864 when he destroyed and burned down everything in his path in his race to the sea. And now
It May Be 1864 in Arizona But Roevember is Coming
In 2024 right-wing Christian Nationalists are burning through women’s rights with the same fury and zeal as General Sherman did in 1864 when he destroyed and burned down everything in his path in his race to the sea. And now
The Scoop On Ice Cream For Health
Forget Kale, kids, it’s time to dive into a pint of “Ben and Jerry’s” for that boost of good health. For those like me with a weakness for the cold, creamy concoction, that bit of news is music to my
The Scoop On Ice Cream For Health
Forget Kale, kids, it’s time to dive into a pint of “Ben and Jerry’s” for that boost of good health. For those like me with a weakness for the cold, creamy concoction, that bit of news is music to my
COVID in the House
Always a late bloomer, I’ve finally joined the COVID Club, one I never really wanted membership in. And it’s a full house of COVID19. Nothing says togetherness like quarantining with my also positive husband. There are now His and Hers
COVID in the House
Always a late bloomer, I’ve finally joined the COVID Club, one I never really wanted membership in. And it’s a full house of COVID19. Nothing says togetherness like quarantining with my also positive husband. There are now His and Hers
Envisioning The American Dream 