Category Archives: Family

NaBloPoMo | Day 19: Full Body Scan

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Meleah

“The technician missed her vein! The injection didn’t go into her blood stream! Page Dr. Lizensczhacts! STAT!” The flustered nurse screamed across the Emergency Room. The skin on my arms bubbled up until it was covered with welts and blisters. … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo | Day 18: Religious Family History

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Meleah

Yesterday, I told you how my mother and I prepare for Family Functions. And I also explained that we have a lot of those around here because we celebrate both the Jewish and Catholic holidays. And now I’m going to … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo | Day 17: It Might Be Time For a Hearing Aid

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Meleah

Back in September my mother and I were prepping for a Family Function. And we have a lot of those around here because we celebrate both the Jewish and Catholic holidays. But more on that another time. Since we have … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo | Day 13: Knee Jerk Reactions

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Meleah

“The results of your MRI revealed an unspecified bone marrow abnormality in your right knee. Here’s a copy of the test results. Please contact either your rheumatologist or your family physician, as soon as possible, so they can determine whether … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo | Day 12 : The Power of Saying, “No.”

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Meleah

Saying, “No!” seems like it should be easy enough. It’s two little letters. It’s one simple word. And while I have no problem saying, “No!” when it comes to my son, I’ve had difficulty saying, “No!” when it comes to … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo | Day 9: Hurricane Sandy – Part Three

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Meleah

It’s no surprise that I woke up with a significant hangover, after the night before, but that didn’t stop me from grabbing my son, packing up my favorite belongings, and hightailing it out of New Jersey. After a fist-full of … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo | Day 8: Hurricane Sandy – Part Two

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Meleah

When we woke up Tuesday morning all any one wanted was a cup of caffeine. Luckily my mother has one of those French Press machines and we made our coffee, Dexter Style. Once we were awake and functional, my son … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo | Day 7: Hurricane Sandy – Part One

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Meleah

The day Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey, started like any other typical Monday. Coffee. Cigarette. Brush teeth. Log into Facebook. Update Status. Check emails. Check text messages. Get more coffee. A light rain fell from the skies and it was … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo | Day 6: Hurricane Sandy – Part Six

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Meleah

Wanna know the first thing I did when I walked in the door of my house, after the power was restored, and after thanking the heavens above? Cleaned. Yep. That’s right. I cleaned the whole house from top to bottom. … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo | Day 5: Hurricane Sandy – Part Five

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Meleah

In case you haven’t already heard the totally-super-awesomenews, the power in my neighborhood has been restored, and I am back home. Holy happiness, Batman. * throws confetti * I will be back to posting, blogging, updating, tweeting, facebooking, and working … Continue reading →

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