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Don’t Wait……BE THE SOMEONE ELSE!

We are faced with many choices in this world.  We are faced with many moments in this world.  At any given moment there is a choice presented and the decision comes down to what road do we take?  What time do we give?  What is our choice to ‘just don’t do nothing”? I find it […]

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The Story of the Red Bandana….One of the Most Incredible of ALL 911 Stories.

I have seen hundreds of stories of September 11th, 2001.  I was a story of that day as well.  Last night, while at Citifield to watch ‘my’ NY Mets (leave me alone I’ve heard all the comments that exist), there were ceremonies in remembrance on the anniversary of 9-1-1. A man walked to the mound to throw […]

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A ‘Child’s Cry for Change’—an Update–and Stories Now Needed From You!!

It has been a whirlwind since we first discussed the “Child’s Cry for Change”.  Efforts to help educate…..well……the world on looking for the warning signs regarding diabetes; and the diagnosis therein.  The goal is for the warning signs to be seen much sooner and that no child is diagnosed with T1 at death. This is […]

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Who Are We…..????

Did you ever see that commercial with the tagline, “What’s in your wallet?”  The idea is that if their credit card is in your wallet, you would be better off…..interesting concept.  I think that if you ever want to know a little about someone, look at their library, or at least at the pile of […]

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Diabetes and Your Child….Others’ Opinions??..Don’t Be Stepped On!!

I always found it hard to keep my tongue in places when someone else thought they had a ‘better way’ to handle our children and their diabetes.  I’m all for helpful hints and even encouragement, but telling me what to do??????…….that was a no-no. And rarely, if ever, did we stand for it. I’m not […]

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WANTED: ‘Celebrities’ to Inspire Kids w/T1…..NOT SO FAST!!!!!

We see it all the time.  Either something happens, or a child is newly diagnosed, and the search for a celebrity is sought to help the child know that they can do anything with diabetes.  Sometimes it’s new…..sometimes a reminder is needed.  Celebrities are fabulous and it is great they share their stories.  But I […]