I was fortunate enough to run into a recent online ABC interview with Paula Abdul, concerning her battle with RSD and the resulting pain that she has endured for 25 years. Also , her use of Opioid medications so she could get out of bed and have as productive a life as her pain allows her to.

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A new question surrounding Merck's HPV vaccine. Is the media to blame for over hyping Gardasil? Personally, I think there is enough blame to go around for everyone here. But, the latest evidence is pointing to the news media sensationalizing the HPV and cervical cancer link. Why am I not surprized? Is there anything the news media doesn't over-hype and sensationalize these days? From The New York Times...

I'm brand spanking new to this with some high standards set before me by the likes of the stellar and seasoned journeymama.  When I started knitting, I followed a learning pattern of instruction, mastering, improvisation and then repeat.  Chances are that this blog will be similar.  So bear with me as my first few creations may be a bit simple or oddly shaped and missing some stitches.  With a little guidance and practice, I should be humming out some pretty colorful ditties.  

The last two days of the Democratic National Convention contained a whirlwind of events culminating with the final speeches at Invesco field featuring Barack Obama, now the official Democratic nominee for president. Finally after a week of running around, we were all in the same place witnessing history.