Depression=self-imposed isolation

Michelle | November 29, 2008

It’s been a while since I have written anything at all.  Other than this blog I have waaaay too many social networking sites and photo sites and mom sites and anything-you-can-think-of sites.  They all have pretty much just been sitting there in my browser.  I don’t read much anymore, I don’t watch tv, I’m not [...]

Lame Duck Session

Michelle | November 29, 2008

What a fitting title, lame duck.  We are going to have to wait until next month or possibly next year to see what happens with the Arthritis act. There was no Senate consideration of the bill during the November session.  But let’s not get discouraged.  Thanks to all of you who wrote letters; I don’t [...]

Arthritis Act; Last Chance To Be Heard

Michelle | November 12, 2008

Directly from the Arthritis Foundation: Take Action Today! Last Chance to Pass the Arthritis Act (H.R. 1283) Take Action! Contact Your Senator Today! As you know, the House-passed Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act (HR 1283) continues to await Senate action.  The Senate will return the week of November 17 for a short “lame duck” [...]

A little privacy please

Michelle | November 11, 2008

Earlier today I’m sitting out back and the woman who lives in the house behind us is watching me.  I can tell because I feel that feeling you get when someone is watching you and sure enough, when I turn to look, her head disappears in her window.  I’m in my bathrobe at 4 in [...]