Archive for 'Disabilities'
Soldiers’ Angels
Imagine you are a soldier wounded in action in Iraq or Afghanistan. Thanks to unprecedented efforts by the Army to save the lives of wounded soldiers, you stand an excellent chance of surviving just about any wounds. From self aid and buddy aid, Combat Lifesaver aid, Army medics, new technologies in shock/trauma care and [...]
Posted: May 24th, 2009 under Disabilities, Family, Military.
Comments: 4
Going Purple … With Pride
Epilepsy has played a big role in our family’s life. For a very long time.
The Blue Jay (my oldest daughter) had her first seizure when she was 13 months old and she was diagnosed with a “seizure disorder” when she was 2 years old.
Despite the doctor passing me a pamphlet from our provincial epilepsy association when [...]
Posted: March 24th, 2009 under Disabilities, Health.
Comments: 2
Point and Counterpoint
The blogosphere is abuzz with President Obama’s comment, comparing his bowling ability to a Special Olympics level, on Jay Leno last night. More noise than light, I rather think. As in everybody loves to use whatever ammo they can find for their own political purposes.
But I heard the comment on the show and at the [...]
Posted: March 20th, 2009 under Disabilities, Gratuitous slap, Politics.
Comments: 5
VA Releases Gulf War Syndrome Report
Been lurking without posting for too long… so thought I’d resurface with this as the MSM has given it virtually zero coverage.
The official findings from the the U.S. Veteran Administration’s Congressionally mandated “Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses” were released on Monday, Nov. 17th, 2008.
Executive summary: it’s sure ain’t psychosomatic or psychiatric [...]
Posted: November 23rd, 2008 under Disabilities, Headlines, Health, Military.
Comments: none
Mama Bear’s Greatest Fear
What’s your biggest fear as a parent?
The Blue Jay likes to walk. And walk. And walk. Particularly if she is annoyed at her mom for taking away both the computer and phone after she has been on both simultaneously for a mere … three hours. So off she went. Usually she will tell me what [...]
Posted: March 22nd, 2008 under Disabilities, Parenting.
Comments: 3