Saturday, February 13, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Genomes Are Beautiful!
What a lovely helix! It's amazing what a difference one tiny little peptide can do... If you are feeling a bit dazzled, think abut the cones and rods in your eyes... I wish that our educational system would highlight the fun and beauty of discovering science and make it come "alive!" It is almost as if their mission statement is "Hunt it down and beat every lovin' piece of fun and wonderment out of it!"
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
reBlog from annyjacoby.wordpress.com: Anny Jacoby, Personal Safety Expert
The most common, persistent and intrusive of all stalkers, the rejected stalker is obsessed with someone who is a former romantic partner or friend, and who has ended their relationship with the stalker, or indicates that he or she intends to end the relationship. Depending on the responses of the victim, the stalkers goals will vary, and the rejected stalker usually struggles with the complex desire for both reconciliation and revenge. As Mullen writes, ”A sense of loss could be combined with frustration, anger, jealousy, vindictiveness, and sadness in ever-changing proportions.” This stalker may be very narcissistic, and may feel humiliated by the rejection. In most cases, they will have poor social skills and a poor social network. They are also the most likely to try to harm the victim in some way, and may employ intimidation and assault in their pursuit. They may become jealous if their victim enters or continues a romantic relationship with another person. A history of violence in the relationship with the partner is not uncommon.annyjacoby.wordpress.com, Anny Jacoby, Personal Safety Expert, Jan 2010
You should read the whole article.
My Ears and Eyes Are Shocked by These Statistics...
I'm reading new research on the biomarkers and neurological differences with people who "test" and having sociopathy... and clicked on a link in the series of articles... when suddenly I came across this startling statistic: that 1 woman in 6 is murdered by acts of domestic violence. As I was researching an article about recalls on baby strollers, I came across another startling statistic: that in the US, the number one cause of death in pregnant women is from domestic violence. I will be following up to ascertain more evidence of the validity of these citations. But, they did come from professional medical and justice department sites. Food for thought, in the meantime...
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Man, It is Cold Out Here!
Just gathering up my energy get up from the couch and move to cuddle up in my bed- I have been avoiding every illness that has blown by... Hey- nurses never get sick!... and then, my nose started dripping (allergies?) and I got a little fever (hot flash?) and finally, this morning, I was forced to capitulate... I had to miss my Saturday outing with my girlie-girl... She went off to visit a college with some of her gal-pals yesterday and returned today, bringing me some ice cream (since she had this bug, she remembered that was all SHE had wanted.) Fortunately, my sweet husband person saves the day, picking up everything I (try not to) touch with mitts (I asked him where he lost his MASK!) and kind son dropped by to visit and chatted from the doorway- We are all devoted hand-washing, elbow sneezing & elbow-coughing zealots...and I appreciate them "hanging in there" with me...
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
My Happy New Year Wishes
Best Wishes to all, for a healthy and blessed new year. In the honor of the new decade (does it start with 2010 or 2011?) I have attached this photo as a symbol of my image of "hurling oneself into the fray." Fray negotiation is not for the faint of heart... Rather than avoid it, we must GREET it, RISE to the occasion, EMBRACE the difficult conversation... while avoiding any and all temptation to escalate, retaliate or lose our focus on our greatest value... that of moving the discussion forward and maintain the connection...
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
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