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Aug 6, 2009 | comments: 4
Dana S. Aug 10, 2009, 6:56pm EDT
Awesome!
Aug 6, 2009 | comments: 3
Dana S. Aug 10, 2009, 6:55pm EDT
Nice shot!
Aug 6, 2009 | comments: 6
Dana S. Aug 10, 2009, 6:54pm EDT
Yea, my son hides from the camera now. Great that you took this time for the two of you before he's all grown up!
Aug 6, 2009 | comments: 4
Dana S. Aug 10, 2009, 6:50pm EDT
Gorgeous! I've always wanted to go.
Aug 3, 2009 | comments: 304
in reply to a comment by James R.
Dana S. Aug 10, 2009, 6:40pm EDT
James, just got back to Fayetteville from Asheville today. Sorry it'll be another miss; maybe next time.
Aug 4, 2009 | comments: 2
Dana S. Aug 4, 2009, 7:33pm EDT
Thanks! I was kinda down for awhile but feeling better now. How are your headaches?
Aug 4, 2009 | comments: 6
Dana S. Aug 4, 2009, 6:53pm EDT
Way to go Jamie! I've been trying to lose my extra pounds, too. Darn tough but between the dieting and walking I've lost 20 pounds since the first of July. Just treated myself to some new, flattering clothes. The new clothes act as incentive for me; I need any boost I can get!

Keep it up, lady!
Aug 4, 2009 | comments: 37
Dana S. Aug 4, 2009, 6:37pm EDT
Kevlar chaps, Greg.
Aug 3, 2009 | comments: 304
Dana S. Aug 4, 2009, 6:22pm EDT
Hi All! It's been too long...

I wouldn't change or delete any of my memories, they have infuenced who I am. Especially the bad ones.

On the topic, I have entered the dating world again with a childhood crush who I later dated in high school. I stupidly wasn't into nice guys back then. I guess we sometimes need to experience life before we can fully appreciate certain qualities.

Good to see you!
Aug 3, 2009 | comments: 73
Dana S. Aug 4, 2009, 5:50pm EDT
I was distracted by Bill W's pumping, straining and panting...
Jun 27, 2009 | comments: 2
Dana S. Jun 27, 2009, 6:34pm EDT

It's in Madison County, near the Tennessee border.  This creek is one of many that feed into the French Broad River, near my home.  The water is soooo cold!  We had to climb down a steep embankment and scale boulders to get there.  Hard work, especially with the little ones, but worth it.
Jun 21, 2009 | comments: 306
Dana S. Jun 27, 2009, 5:57pm EDT

Hi gang!

I've been enjoying my family before returning to work.  The following is today's excursion...

http://www.gather.com/viewAlbum.action?albumId=17322

Wendy, you cannot see intracranial pressure on a CT but can can see some underlying causes for increased pressure.  In order to get a reading you must go through a spinal tap.  A thin needle is placed in the subarachnoid space in the spinal canal then attached to a meter.  Spinal fluid may also be sent for evaluation.  I hope you are feeling better.
Jun 5, 2009 | comments: 304
Dana S. Jun 6, 2009, 10:49am EDT

Whole family is going to watch grandson's baseball tournament.  Later 'Bats!
Jun 5, 2009 | comments: 304
Dana S. Jun 6, 2009, 10:46am EDT

Mike, when my daughter was a baby we got stuck in a hail storm right outside my home.  Baseball sized hail forced us to take cover under the dashboard of my VW wagon and I later heard that a tornado had touched down 5 miles away.
Jun 5, 2009 | comments: 304
Dana S. Jun 6, 2009, 10:41am EDT

Pat, the back or posterior portion of the brain is called the occipital lobe and that's where the vision center lives.  Injuries to that area can cause visual disturbances so Dan's double vision is probably to be expected but I would still follow up with an MD.
Jun 5, 2009 | comments: 304
Dana S. Jun 6, 2009, 9:53am EDT

Rachael, put the guilt down and sleep,girl.  I've never been so tired in my life as I was while pregnant.

Wanda, yea for the weight loss!  Exercise helps to keep the depression at bay, it works much better than meds for me.

Pat, thanks for checking on Sia and Dan.  I agree with Jamie, he needs to have the double vision checked, he's still at risk for a "chronic" subdural hematoma weeks after the initial trauma.  The risk is small but you can't be too careful.

James, I enjoyed the No Whine discussion.  In my opinion, we are all influenced by the classics whether we read them or not.  From true humanists like Thomas Aquinas to the renaissance humanists like Francis Bacon or Machiavelli, they have impacted our world view.  Writer's like Voltaire and Nietzsche have influences in our work lives, religious beliefs and views on human rights.  How can they not influence our writing?

It's curious to me how someone can say that to become a classic a book needs to be free of trendy subjects and  slang yet they'll cite Shakespeare as part of classical lit. 

Mark Twain rejected the European style of writing by embracing the slang and colloquialisms of his time.  His realist style allows the reader an accurate view into his era.

Like I said, I enjoyed it James.  Sorry I missed it.
Jun 1, 2009 | comments: 307
Dana S. Jun 4, 2009, 9:55am EDT

The Bermuda Trident, Lord of the reefs...
Jun 1, 2009 | comments: 307
Dana S. Jun 4, 2009, 9:35am EDT

You 'bats are chatty this morning.  I woke up with stiff joints and sore muscles from all the cleaning I did yesterday.

Sia, I'm glad Dan's home under your watchful eye.  It's imperative that he doesn't hit his head again in the next few weeks.  So, when the concussion causes grouchiness and personality changes, stay away from the cast iron skillet! 

There is still a small risk of a "chronic subdural bleed" but he's young and in good health so don't be too worried.  Headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, numbness in an extremity, changes in speech, excessive sleepiness are things to watch for.  He should begin to improve quickly, so any decline in status could be cause for concern.  As I mentioned before,  difficult urination could mean neurogenic bladder.  A condition that can be easily treated but without treatment can cause serious complications.

James, the low 90's is as high as it gets.  The evenings cool down considerably so bring jackets.  It would be nice if we could meet for dinner or a drink and introduce our son's.  Then Aaron could show your son around after you've gone home.

 
Jun 1, 2009 | comments: 307
Dana S. Jun 3, 2009, 7:06pm EDT

Oh Sia, I'm so sorry.  Insist on a head CT or MRI if they haven't already done one.  I know this sounds wierd but tonight and over the next few days, pay attention to whether or not he's able to urinate. 

Just when you think you're regaining some normalcy.  {{{Hugs}}} and prayers.
Jun 1, 2009 | comments: 307
Dana S. Jun 3, 2009, 5:38pm EDT

Sia, take care of that knee.  Maybe you can rest easy now that the appraisal is taken care of.  I stopped by your blog (Love the changes) and left a comment but it was prolly too late. : (

I'll just go ahead and apologize now for being an obnoxious, bragging mom.  Sorry, but...   Aaron was awarded for his work as Promotion VP for North Buncombe High School Junior Achievement Co., "Dream Team Productions".  They marketed and sold laniards this year, raised $3,500 and donated the proceeds to Ronald McDonald House.  Junior Achievement of WNC and Eliada Home sponsored the Award.  I'm so proud of my pumpkin!

HR department at Drake Enterprises notified me today that they would be hiring in July and were holding on to my application and resume.  I wonder if all who applied got the same response.  
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