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About me - Carol Levy

I am the author of A PAINED LIFE, a chronic pain journey.
This is the first first person book written about living with and fighting against trigeminal neuralgia and then chronic pain.

"A fascinating story, honestly told and courageously lived." Stephen S.

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Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Reflections: Problems with disability determination: 2 of 4
Seeing your social security benefits is, of course, different from receiving disability benefits. I have been on disability for many years due to trigeminal neuralgia, a severe and debilitating facial pain disorder. (My book, A PAINED LIFE, a chronic pain journey describes this disorder and the struggle to live with it while... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues US elections 2008: Will the candidates please address why health care costs are so unaffordable?: 1 of 2
Dr. Terry O'Neal-Cox asks a simple question: Why are health care costs so unaffordable? All 3 candidates have put forth plans for some form of universal coverage. Do they really need to address the reasons medical care is so expensive when the reasons are obvious? As someone who may be on the front lines, Dr. O'Neal-Cox, mus... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Censorship throughout the world: 1 of 2
Scary thought, being censored in your words. That is in China, the old Russia, and maybe the new, and Iraq, Iran among other contries. And here in the US if the senate and the administration has its way. The senate wants to intimidate Americans - at least those who are against the war. Our economy is floundering, house sales... More..
Jobs & Careers > Arts & Entertainment Jobs Selling your own movie to Hollywood through specialized companies: 1 of 2
I don't know if the author is trying to sell a dream, or get the reader to buy the products offered at the site she recommends. When you Google the totallywrite site the first entry is "screenwriting software programs for screenplays, screenwriters." These are not for free but for sale. The site does say what she has written... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What makes a song Christian?: 24 of 46
The question implies the answer. Dictionary.com has this definition of Christian: "Christian adjective 1. of, pertaining to, or derived from Jesus Christ or His teachings: a Christian faith. 2. of, pertaining to, believing in, or belonging to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ: Spain is a Christian country."... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Can't African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, etc., just be called Americans?: 40 of 76
It might be less confusing to call everyone American. Let us start with the term African-American. Many believe life started in Africa.* If this is so then everyone in the world is an African-American; not just 'Black" Americans and not just Americans. If I were an "African-American" a misnomer for sure, the implication is t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Why gun ownership should be legal: 9 of 17
The arguments about the second amendment and our rights being protected misses the essential point. What does the 2nd amendment guarantee? U.S. Constitution: Second Amendment Second Amendment - Bearing Arms "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Ar... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Views on abortion: 121 of 223
I give you 4 (true) scenarios: A woman had to go before a judge to get permission for an abortion. She had medical issues but a male, who knew nothing about her or medicine, made the decision for her. And for her doctor. Another woman had an abortion when she became pregnant out of wedlock. She would have made a terrible mot... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Commentary: Black history month: 19 of 35
This is a purely visceral response to Black History Month, as well as any other month that celebrates or tries to educate about almost anything. October seems to be the major month for a major covered title. It is Cancer Awareness Month. It was covered everywhere, 2 major morning shows using their own reporters stories as ju... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Why the War in Iraq is justified and how Americans should respond: 12 of 22
The title is wrong of course, The writer starting this thread is against the war. Mr. Bush equated Iraq and Vietnam earlier this week, (8/30/07). Our writer brings the specter of Vietnam even further suggesting, not suggesting, stating outright, that it is the American soldier who is responsible for setting Iraq on 'fire' - ... More..