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Sometimes One Must Just Take the Plunge……..Literally!

How can I do that?  Why would I do that? Because it’s needed, perhaps, or perhaps even an answer to a dare.  I stood above a mountain that was curved at the bottom and about 12 feet high to stop those from riding above the hill and out over the lake. “Anyone ever go over that […]

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A Newly Diagnosed Family Asks for Prayer………….What/How Do YOU Pray?

“I am a newly diagnosed parent and I can use your prayers.” Sound  familiar?  The comments are usually many: “Done” “Will be praying for you and your family.” “Praying very hard for you.” “Will do.” When I have read this request, and I have indeed prayed; I have found myself at times thinking of one […]

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We are Parents, We Don’t Just Talk……….WE DO!!!!!!!!!!

What a whirlwind of a week it has been and if you have been online at all you saw an incredible amount of activity out in the world of diabetes; with the world of diabetes; and for the world of diabetes. It is a huge world out there and so much needs to get done; […]

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In the Diabetes World……The Number Who have ‘Troy Orteez’ is just Staggering. Do You?

This is a picture of one of my favorite actors.  He is brilliant.  He is talented.  And on one night he made a verbal error that has captured the attention of the entire online community.  But I, as usual, had an interesting and different thought; at least I thought it was. Idina Menzel was being introduced […]

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Is Diabetes in Your Household????…..a Few Phrases You Might Want to Know!!!!

“There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action.” —-Goethe There are a few phrases you should know to keep your sanity in this world of diabetes.  Whether it’s a discussion, a phone call, a support group meeting, or a lively discussion on-line;  you should probably learn to say these phrases; or at least add […]

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“I am All You Got.” A Scene Played in EVERY House. Oscar Week Continues.

In my continued salute to Oscar week, today I bring in one of my favorite films of all time; Kramer Vs. Kramer.  Before you click the picture to watch, let me share a few thoughts with you.  (you should know in advance that Dustin Hoffman’s character throws his son on the bed in the scene and uses […]