Lisa P's comments

The Political Process

03 May 2006 02:27 PM

Too many people leave the political process to "others" and spend their time complaining about what they got because they didn't participate. Unfortunately, too many Americans are happier complaining with every breath than participating and enacting change. For instance, my father can't say the word "politician" without prefacing it with the word "dirty". So, when I got involved in the process and actually ran for office, regardless of the fact that my actions were always well-intended and honest, in my father's mind, I too was a "dirty politician". With people like that in one's corner, it really makes participation an uphill battle. We need to fight the negative, do-nothings just as much as we need to fight the dishonest people. Doing nothing and then complaining about what we get is NOT an option!

MayDay! MayDay! -- This Dad Has it Rough this Month!

03 May 2006 01:46 PM

Here's a tip, Dad. Go to a craft store and pick up a BIG package of blank greeting cards and have your kids make their own Mother's Day and Birthday Cards. Save the money you'd spend on Hallmark and give Mom & Gramma what they really want - something from the kids' hearts.

Loss

03 May 2006 01:43 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. What a touching story.

Do You Sing to Your Baby?

03 May 2006 01:34 PM

I'm no singer, but I went through quite a few songs while trying to find one or two that would calm my son. I thought the old standards like "Twinkle-twinkle" or "You are my Sunshine" might do it but so far, the only one that has worked is "Amazing Grace".

The Secret Language of Boogers

03 May 2006 01:17 PM

You know, I'm actually at a loss for words to describe just how IKKY this blog is.

Bathing Your Newborn - After the First Week

03 May 2006 03:30 AM

We tried the little baby bath tubs and even the sink, but our son hated them both. We discovered quickly that what worked best for him was actually what was best for me too - we bathed together. I got to sit in a warm bath tub and relax a bit while he enjoyed the comfort and security of reclining on my legs. He quickly grew to love the bath and now he's a regular Aquaman!

Morbid Meanderings Mean Much - Gastric Bypass Surgery

02 May 2006 12:25 PM

Good article, but some things have changed over the past few years. When I had a gastric bypass in 2001, my stomach was reduced to holding one (1) ounce. I was in the hospital for 2 days. I stayed on clear fluids for 3 days and then began integrating heavier liquids and baby food into my diet until I could tolerate solids - which took a few weeks.

My sister-in-law had the same surgery in 2005. It was an outpatient procedure and she was eating solid foods that very same day - as per her doctor's orders.

More and more gastric bypasses are being done these days and that means more doctors with better experience and a knowledge base that is growing by leaps and bounds.

What the Heck is Hoodia?

02 May 2006 12:17 PM

Hoodia is actually the key ingredient in TrimSpa. I've tried TrimSpa but found it overpriced and not as effective as I felt it should be for the money. After doing some research, I found out about Hoodia and just bought the straight stuff for a fraction of the cost I'd pay for a pretty package of TrimSpa.

I'm not a starvation diet kind of person. What I needed was something to stave off feelings of hunger so that I wouldn't go to starchy carbohydrates at the first pang. I've found that hoodia, when combined with smart eating was extremely effective in getting me past a very difficult plateau in my weight loss efforts.

The Eternal Plan of Salvation

01 May 2006 04:48 AM

This is a wonderfully informative piece. Thank you!

Spending a Fortune on Take-Away? Don't Cook Twice!

01 May 2006 01:42 AM

I do this with my spaghetti sauce. I make a huge batch of it in my crock pot and then freeze it by the quart. We have it on spaghetti, tortellini and ravioli; in lasagna; with mozzarella sticks and garlic bread; and use it for pizza sauce on homemade pizzas. It is a great time saver!