One study, based on Centers for Disease Control data, established clear links between birth control and increases in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STD increases are a very reliable indicator of increased sexual activity and show that contraception is wrongly perceived as low-cost insurance — a perception that motivates increased sexual activity. And more sex means…
Innocent love. In the past few weeks I have learned that a cousin of mine has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in her thigh, right above the knee. This is cancer of the bone. It is metastatic, meaning that it has the ability to spread throughout her body. The doctors have also found spots on/in her lungs….
The Story of Emmett James’s Birth. I was nearing my due date, December 23rd, 2010, and to everyone around me, very obviously uncomfortable and anxious, as all mommas are the last weeks of their pregnancy. It was Christmas time and I had channelled my ‘nesting’ instinct into getting shopping and wrapping completed. I actually completed…
Ahh my new favorite coffee item for the morning! I used to work for Starbucks in my college days, so I was trained on tasting coffee and pairing the different flavors with cakes, muffins and coooookies (I’m a cookie monster). I’ll tell you whut, I do not like Starbucks brewed coffee. I still don’t enjoy…
