Today is the day in the US where we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. For those of you in other countries who may not be familiar with the legacy of MLK, there is a great lesson plan that you can read on the HP Teacher’s Exchange. I Read the rest of this entry »
MLK Day, Prejudice and Racism
January 18th, 2010
Remembering 9 – 11
September 11th, 2009Today was Grandparent’s Day at my grandchildren’s school. As I dressed to go spend my day with them, I deliberately chose a red blouse with USA emblazoned in sequins on the front. Why the red blouse? Why wear the sequined “USA” for an elementary school function? Because, today is September 11th. Read the rest of this entry »
What’s New This Week
August 29th, 2009Here’s hoping that everyone successfully made the start of the new school year! I’ve certainly seen a difference in the traffic on the lake (much less) as well as the road (ugh – need I say more?)! Here’s my news from the river this week Read the rest of this entry »
Heart Disease – An Equal Opportunity Killer
August 22nd, 2009Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States? Did you know that one out of two women will die of heart related disease? Read the rest of this entry »
FTY720 (Fingolimod) – New Oral Medication for Multiple Sclerosis!
August 10th, 2009The news for Multiple Sclerosis patients just keeps getting better and better. Another pharmaceutical company has joined the race to be first-to-market with a new oral medication for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. 
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Congratulations! It’s a Book!
August 8th, 2009It’s time for a CELEBRATION! I have some really COOL, and MOST EXCELLENT news to share!
My very first children’s book, A Valentine for Miranda, has been released under the Alamofire Publishing imprint! Read the rest of this entry »
Cladribine (Mylinax) – Oral Medication for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
August 7th, 2009Exciting choices in treatment options may be on the horizon for persons with Multiple Sclerosis. For the first time ever, we are one step closer to an oral medication as a treatment option. Read the rest of this entry »
Reinventing Mary!
July 28th, 2009Several have asked about my silence this month. What have I been up to? Where have I been? Why am I so quiet?
Quite frankly, I’ve been pursuing a dream. Read the rest of this entry »
Overcoming Acts of Discouragement
July 28th, 2009There must have been something in the water. Or, perhaps it was simply the overwhelming heat. Read the rest of this entry »
Happy Fourth of July America – I Miss You
July 4th, 2009Today is July 4th – our Independence Day. As I write this post, I’m cooking fajitas, cutting up watermelon and waiting on the arrival of children and grandchildren to celebrate. I love this country and this holiday. My family immigrated to America in 1645. Read the rest of this entry »