A personal commentary and review. Michael is a 24-year-old man who has cerebral palsy and resides at the Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled. His life is changed when outspoken Rory O'Shea moves in. Michael is stunned to find out that Rory, who can move only his right hand, can understand
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These helpful items and ideas will soon become a staple in your home. 1. A long, absorbent, cotton terrycloth robe is soft and can take the place of having to use a towel. 2. Make soap, shampoo, and hair conditioner easier to use and more cost effective by buying a container for each with a pump
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Do you ever feel isolated and alone due to your illness? Isolation or alienation from family and friends can become cumbersome and hard to deal with, as your disease/illness progresses. I hate to keep using the phrases “I remember” or “I use to be able to..." and to be perfectly honest with
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This past holiday everyone in my family knew exactly what to get for me- kitchen gadgets. Opening presents was so much fun because I got all kinds of new kitchen toys to play with. One thing I make all the time is hamburgers, but lately with my arthritis being so bad I have a hard time. Patting o
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A farm boy finds a dragon's egg, leading him on a journey, where he discovers he's a dragon rider and the only person who can defend his home against the evil king who had killed off most other dragon riders. When I first saw the trailer for this movie I thought that the dragon looked really fake
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As a proud and excited new grandma, I have recently been on the lookout for any products that will keep my little one safe. Chicks & Cubs is a home based business run by a mother who knows a good product when she sees one. Unfortunately in the world we live in now, there seem to be more dangers th
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As a proud and excited new grandma, I have recently been on the lookout for any products that will keep my little one safe. Chicks & Cubs is a home based business run by a mother who knows a good product when she sees one. Unfortunately in the world we live in now, there seem to be more dangers th
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The Let's Get Ready Series of books, put out by Cedar Valley Publishing, are a great collection of introductory books for children entering each grade level. as a Pre-K teacher for 34 years, I was curious to check out the Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten book by Linda Desimowich and Stacey Kannenb
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Still want to wear the cool low rise jeans you have always loved? Hate walking into the maternity section of the clothing store in fear of elastic waist bands. Well have no fear...Belly Ups are here. Belly Ups are unique little suspenders that attach from your bra to your pants to hold up the low
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If you are looking for classic baby gifts with a contemporary feel, then you will really love contemporarybaby.com. If you are like me, you want baby items that serve their function, without being a crime against fashion. These gifts are perfect for anyone, especially those dads who do not want fril
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In addition to my lupus, I also have fibromyalgia. One of my best friends was recently diagnosed with it as well. I love her. I feel that although pain and fibro is something I know a bit about, I can not help her acceptance of this diagnosis. I have seen ...
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Wear orange or purple, send friends your favorite awareness websites (bydls.com ? lol) to educate, read, ask your friends to read some lupus facts, make your status a lupus support or awareness message, blog about lupus, blog about your friends with lupus, Do something nice for a person living with ...
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Don’t Be Afraid of the Paper Directions! So much paper packing In the box and such a thick instruction book. All those languages, I only speak English. I have to guess you are trying to hide the best secret in the world: that the new 550 is EASY to use. I ...
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How lucky is this? In the mail today, I received a free sample of Musselman’s Apple Sauce, just when I made a commitment to lose weight last week. The great god of internet says I can snack on ½ cup of unsweetened apple sauce for 2 points but with a ...
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