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My Legal Right
I remember the nurse practitioner saying, “I have a legal obligation to tell you that you can end this pregnancy.” In spite of being overwhelmed by the timing of this pregnancy, this was the last thing I would do or needed to hear. It was offensive
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Sheer Energy Legs
Ladybug came to us in the stink of July. In Southern China. She’s mostly seen me in shorts, skirts or capris. She’s touched my legs a billion times and despite what Michael thinks, she likes the way they feel. She doesn’t seem to mind when they get a little…shall we say…stubbly.
“Heartbreak-related depression,” Jackson/Tequila/Tyson news, a spanking study, & crazy crimes
Here’s a rundown of my first full week back on the cases: Celebrity news: The daughter of Billy Joel, an aspiring musician herself, is speaking out about her December overdose of homeopathic pills. She says it was brought on by a breakup and “heartbreak-related depression.” Now, I
My Christmas Guest
A beautifully embossed Christmas card arrived today, sealed in wax with an ancient royal signet ring. Mystified, I carefully opened the envelope hoping to keep the wax seal intact to show my husband the intricate
Small Foxes
Most people are familiar with the phrase, “It’s the small foxes that spoil the vine.” It is actually a paraphrase of Song of Solomon 2:15, which says, “Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for
CUFI Celebrates House Vote
Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act by an overwhelming margin of 412-12. Our Congressmen have spoken, and they have sent Iran a clear message that there will be a steep economic price to pay for their illegal pursuit of nuclear weapons. Christians United
Bible Cliff Notes
So yesterday afternoon I put myself to bed for a while. I’ve been struggling with allergies or a maybe it’s a head cold, for several days. The wretched disease worked its way into my eyeballs and they were
One More Minute
So maybe Ladybug listens to us after all. Yesterday morning she tiptoed into our room at 7:09 a.m. I sensed her presence more than heard her. She stood about 1.5 inches from my head and breathed and tried to keep herself
These Boots Were Made For Walking
Ladybug knows how to walk. She’s been on the move for a couple of weeks now. She prefers walking to all other modes of transport. I’m constantly impressed with her ability to turn into a noodle right there in my arms. She slips down the front or side of my body, wiggling the entire time until
