Oleander – Small Flowering Shrub OF DOOM!

Oleander – Small Flowering Shrub OF DOOM!

My grand-daughter is about to be born, so I flew west to be support to the sweet family and be there for my toddler grandson. Durng my second week I read the book -riveting, by Janet Fitch. Then I watched the film with Michelle Pheiffer (also riveting) then I went through the neighborhood looking for white oleander -and found it sprawling out onto the sidewalk in Westwood! I figured since the story was written about a suburb within an hour or so from where I am visiting, there was a good chance I might find the beautiful but deadly blooms among all the flowering shrubs pervading this fragrant land bordering Sunset Blvd.

Since I have a grandson who loves to sniff flowers and herbs, it's essential to know what's safe and what's not. And he lives in a very flowerful neighborhood. So if you live in California, check out this article with photos of the lovely oleander.

Something Borrowed

Filmed in NYC, this romantic comedy has a very important lesson: sometimes we "borrow" a relationship...we don't know anything exists that is actually more powerful/authentic, convenience, flattery, boredom, status quo/expectations, to please someone else/not hurt an other's feelings.

Darcy borrows...Dex borrows...Rachel allows everyone to borrow from her, until she gets how wrong that becomes for everyone involved.  All Palladio Big Sisters have several options this upcoming week for c-viewing and debriefing re use of this film as a resource with your little Jane Eyre sisters.  Consortium and Council Circles have posted reflections and responses and suggestions for your facilitation.
Please, see their websites for further information.

Uploading files and folders to Google Docs

Uploading files and folders to Google Docs

CART ACE Project III - Mirror Neuron And Reward Circuitry In Autism Center for Autism Research & Treatment

CART ACE Project III - Mirror Neuron And Reward Circuitry In Autism Center for Autism Research & Treatment

Explicitly direct children's attention to the source of information (What does this look like during different phases of swim instruction?)

Eliminating The Parasites That You Almost Certainly Have, and Curing Lupus

Eliminating The Parasites That You Almost Certainly Have, and Curing Lupus: "How to naturally cure parasite infections, and cure Lupus."

Hmmm, hadn't heard this connection. The Health Wyze site shares lots of other information that I have seen corroborated. The site is worth visiting.

While you're at it, visit www.invitehealth.com directed by pharmacist Jerry Hickey...he's a convincing guy with Live-call radio (and supplement stores) throughout tristate area, Florida, Boston, Pittsburgh. If I had a physiological problem I couldn't figure out from readily available help, I'd call Jerry.

BRIDESMAIDS ...see it soon: hilarious!!!

Annie's best friend from forever (Lillian) is getting married.  Lillian asks Annie to be her maid of honor.  Of course Annie is thrilled and knows just what will please her lifetime friend...until the engagement party and meeting a set of bridesmaids led by bridezillamaidwannabe maid of honor!

Thanks to oddmaidout Megan, Annie is forced to find the stuffing within to become her own greatest asset in friendship's biggest nightmare...see it (and don't miss the Internet link where you can insert all your friends faces in YOUR wedding party! Google "Bridesmaids.")