How many of us take the time to attend an event. You walk through the door and “POW” magic awaits. It does not matter what organization you support, none of it ‘just’ happens. It happens because people care enough to make it happen. Such was my trip last Sunday to DRI’s Carnival for a Cure […]
To be very honest, I know little about this aspect of diabetes. But when I saw it as the top story in Yahoo news I felt compelled to share it with you all. I have a few problems with not only parts of the article, but some of the accompanying videos that surround it. I will […]
One in New York City and one on Long Island; two of my favorite fund-raising ideas will be taking place. Or should I say “Fun-raising” ideas. Hundreds and hundreds of kids will get together today in an absolute mayhem fun house at the DRI‘s Carnival for a Cure and Kids Party for a Cure. Different than […]
I was, and still am a huge fan of the Mary Tyler Moore Show. I honestly believe that I saw every episode at least 3 times among the original air dates (1970-1977), reruns, and you tube. Probably more than any other celebrity, Ms. Moore has made no secret of her T1 Diabetes and her devotion to […]
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Taking Off……She is on Her Way
On her way. In a little while Kaitlyn boards a plane bound for the Children With Diabetes (CWD) Conference in Canada. It’s snowing, and that is cause for a little anxiety. It’s on a plane, and that always has its parent-self-inflicted anxiety level (funny thing is that when I fly, I have little). She will be […]
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An Apology to the DOC
I understand the anger toward me. I have honestly addressed it as best I thought I could. And I’ll say it again; if anyone took my excitement in my blog on what the DRI was about to announce, or to those who believed I was referring to a cure; I, with all my heart and […]