First off, good Shabbos. My Shabbat internet usage will slowly taper off, as Narda and I work towards trying to fill in the spiritual side of our lives a bit more, and what a wonderful way to do so by not watching tv, surfing the web or doing work, and by forcing ourselves to relax … Continue reading Joy. pure joy

Yup, she went and did it again. And I had to watch the whole, gruesome story right during my breakfast...ugh...wow. just. wow

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } 36 days! woo hoo!, originally uploaded by shellipsm. I made this sign that is on my office door.I happily get to tear off a page a day.If ANYONE, and I mean ANYONE has WB … Continue reading 36 days! woo hoo!

So I lost 3.2 pounds since September 27.hehJust shows to go ya.No candy so far today. That's a good thing. I promised my WW meeting (and my thearapist) that if I wanted a piece of that candy sitting out on the front desk for the grad students, that I had to hop scotch to the … Continue reading oh, the irony…

6 + years ago, (April 1999, to be exact), I gave up wheat, flour and sugar, and I joined Overeaters Anonymous. In the course of a year, I went from 280 pounds to 160 pounds. I looked and felt great. It was the first time in my life that I lost weight in a healthful … Continue reading In my midnight confessions….

Many of you have seen this before, but if not, Emilin reminded me....it's an accurate glimpse of what our lives have been like for the past three years....Empty Arms

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OK - do the same... find a google image for each of the questions, post on your blog, and let me know if you do, so I can see the pictures!Town you were born in:Town I live in now:My name:My Grandmother's (z'l) name:My favorite food:My Favorite Drink:My Favorite song:My Favorite smell::)

My cousin David has a store on-line Cuban Folk Art He has a love and passion for the Cuban culture compared to none I have seen. He's a great guy, and Narda and had a GREAT time out at his folks house for Rosh HaShannah. I'll upload pictures soon and post a few.Until then, check … Continue reading Shameless Plug

Indiana bill would limit reproduction procedures for gays, singlesPanel to make recommendation to Legislature on Oct. 20INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Oct 4, 4:18 PMAn interim legislative committee is considering a bill that would prohibit gays, lesbians and single people in Indiana from using medical science to assist them in having a child. State Sen. Patricia Miller acknowledged … Continue reading Holy shit!