At Our Kitchen Table 9/25/09
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on September 25th, 2009 in At Our Kitchen Table.
R – E – S – P – E – C – T… find out what it means to me. My contributions to Care2.com’s Causes blogs thus far have been in the Health Policy section, but this week I decided to stray from my home turf. If you’re curious what got me so all fired up, check it out: R – E – S – P – E – C – T.
Health care for humans — no way. For our pets — absolutely. That GOP Health Plan is For the Dogs.
Imagine looking into the mirror and not recognizing yourself. Alzheimer’s disease steals memories, the precious bits and pieces that make up our lives. It is a disease that is as horrifying to those who must bear witness as it is to those who have it. Learn more by reading Memories Lost…
More than a million people in the United States have multiple sclerosis… or is it half a million… or a quarter of a million… does anyone really know? Both the Senate and the House have pending legislation that, if passed, would create a registry for MS at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more about the legislation: Multiple Sclerosis by the Numbers… but Who’s Counting?
I just picked up another Grisham novel that I’ve neglected. I’m about half way through and will definitely finish it, but I’m not getting as much enjoyment out of it as is usual with a Grisham. The Partner is missing something important — that one person you want to root for. Maybe I’m missing something here, but I don’t care so much about these characters. The thing is, I still enjoy the writing and, hopefully, it will pick up in the second half.
There’s a new networking site called Women on the Verge that is worth checking out — it’s a great way to promote your skills and your business. You can also follow them on Twitter @WomenOnTheVerge.
