Flu debate nothing to sneeze at
You can scarcely open a newspaper, look at a Web site, listen to a radio or television news broadcast, or even pass by a stranger on the street without hearing some deeply entrenched diatribe about the H1N1 virus and whether or not its corresponding vaccine is safe. In fact, a search on the term H1N1 vaccine yields more than 674,000 results in .28 seconds. Listen, I don’t mind telling you that, as a mother, I’m nearly paralyzed with fear over the H1N1 pandemic — especially upon consideration of some of the statistics out there. For instance, FOX News recently reported that, in the U.S. (as of mid-October): l 22 million people have caught H1N1 l 3,900 people have already died from H1N1 (this is three times higher than the rate expected) l Typically 35,000 people die from the flu every year, the majority of whom are senior citizens, but H1N1 is claiming the lives of teens and children among its victims All this and flu season hasn’t even officially begun yet.
» Full StoryDealing with that dreaded topic: Is Santa real?
As we edge into serious consideration for the fast-approaching winter holidays, I thought I would relay a like-themed anecdote from Casa Kimerer to you all.
» Full StoryAnother Halloween over ... good riddance!
And here we are, finally over the annual Halloween hump.
Those of you who are regular readers of this space know of my utter disdain for this “holiday.” I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I do not like Hallowee.
Pet peeves get more annoying with age
You know, I don’t know if I’m getting more philosophical in my old age — or maybe just more curmudgeonly. It’s probably the latter.
Whatever the cause, lately I find myself contemplating life’s little paradoxes.
A puppy pick-me-up from a week gone to the dogs
You know, some weeks just stink. This past one is a good example. It reeked of an awful stench, as a matter of fact.
» Full StoryNew York:?The city that never greets
Four years ago, I fell in love with New York City. Last November, I broke it off.
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