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i am a mother of two, nursing student who enjoys sharing her thoughts. I blog on myspace daily and get quite a lot of readers, so i decided to try making a pseudo living here.

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Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for severe allergic reactions: 3 of 10
When someone is having an anaphalactic reaction, time is not on your side. The body releases leukocytes and histamine's to deal with the invading toxin, and the physiological effects are swelling of the airway. This is a critical situation, and if you are the layperson on scene, your first priority is to call 911. If you can ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Can men and women be "just friends"?: 57 of 125
My very first best friend was a boy named Marshall. This was pre-school days, and we had a great time playing together at recess. One day we were on the teeter totter, and i slipped off, ripping my dress from the hem up to my armpit. The fourth grade had just come out, and were enjoying my misfortune. Marshall took one look a... More..
Sciences > Disease & Illness Cancer: Understanding why scientists have yet to discover a cure: 14 of 24
the problem with cancer..... We have some hundreds of cancer cells in our body at any given time. These cancer cells are no good, but can hide from our immune systems cells, which attack bad "stuff". They have tiny tiny antigens embedded within their membrane (outer most cover of the cell) that are like a sign to the white bl... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Tips for managing defiance in toddlers and preschoolers: 5 of 8
Toddlers are by nature defiant. After months of being unable to express themselves, they are now ambulating efficiently, and articulating their ideas. Every incidence of misbehavior is a test of sorts-can i get away with this today? They are testing boundaries. Ever hear a parent say no, because you are not big enough, as a ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety How to prevent children from climbing out of the crib: 2 of 3
My daughter was eight months old when we totaled our car. Her infant seat saved her, and the paramedics picked up her blanket and kept her in the seat. Since that she would not sleep unless she was in the seat. Even after she outgrew it, I took the straps off and her little legs hung over the edge. This went on until she was... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: My brother's great invention: 12 of 17
I grew up on a ninety acre farm with my three sisters, my brother, and no cable television. We were more inclined to stay well outside of eye-shot of the house. The house was something we fled in the morning, and returned to once we could see nothing in the country night. We knew, should we stray within the line of fire, my... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice From the heart and not the pocketbook: Reflections on gift-giving: 5 of 7
I met Jim when I was 18 years old. Within a few years we were married, with one child and one on the way. He was never excessively romantic, I would get one rose every week. In the first few years I put off his lack off significant presents as a financial thing. I think the first time I got really upset was on my first mother... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to smoke meats: 5 of 6
My favorite snack is a nice piece of smoked fish, ideally salmon. Salmon is a good choice, being delicious, and edible even uncooked. To smoke a salmon, one must brine the fish first. There are many seasonings one can add to the brine, but i prefer to taste the salmon. A simple brine consists of two cups of water, one cup of ... More..
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication When should you take your medication?: 5 of 6
Medications are prescribed in a manner that allows for medicinal levels within the body to be met, without toxicity to the patient, while providing some form of treatment to be achieved by a patient. Wow, that seems rather vague, but when you consider certian characteristics of drugs it makes a lot of sense. First, drugs mus... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Being smart or beautiful: Which is more important?: 7 of 8
Growing up, I was awkward at best. I was gangly, clumsy, and shy. The thing I had going for me was my "brains". I have always been fairly intelligent, and a rapid absorber of knowledge. As we all know a smart, goofy looking kid is going to get picked on. I was until I got into high school. One summer I grew into a five foot ... More..