A Lesson in Adapting from my Dog

A Lesson in Adapting from my Dog

I learned a few lessons in the past few years about "adapting" and believe it or not I learned some of it from walking my dog, Sparky. A very long story short-- my puppy broke his little leg when I first got him. Now you would look at him and never know the difference. He jumps, walks, licks and run

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Press Release: ButYouDontLookSick.com health blog celebrates 7 years on the web!

Press Release: ButYouDontLookSick.com health blog celebrates 7 years on the web!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, July 28, 2010  ButYouDontLookSick.com announces its 7 year anniversary “after party” celebration  New York, NY, July 28, 2010 – ButYouDontLookSick.com, an online magazine for those dealing with “invisible” chronic illnesses announces its 7 year an

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It is 5am. It’s a horrible, ugly hour to wake up, not yet morning, not quite night.

It is 5am. It’s a horrible, ugly hour to wake up, not yet morning, not quite night.

It is 5am. I can't sleep. We have been here before, me and insomnia. It is a date, we know each other well, but I wish I didn't. As many times as I am at night,and can't fall asleep... you never get used to it. It’s a horrible, ugly hour to wake up, not yet morning, not quite night. Nobody pla

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Movie Review:

Movie Review: “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”

I don't quite fit the definition of a "Twihard", a person completely obsessed with all things "Twilight", but I have read all the books and have seen the first two movies multiple times apiece. "Eclipse" is the third film in the series so far. I saw it at the theatre with a friend and her mom the da

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The Mommy Diaries, A Letter To My Pre-Teen Daughter

The Mommy Diaries, A Letter To My Pre-Teen Daughter

It didn’t seem that long ago that I was right there in her Converses, thinking that life would surely end if “that guy” didn’t like me back, or if I didn’t make the cheerleading squad. It’s amazing that when you are a pre-teen, embarking on those formidable years that I found out later m

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The Spoon Theory Around the World - Spanish, Hebrew translations now available

The Spoon Theory Around the World – Spanish, Hebrew translations now available

We have been so happy that "The Spoon Theory" has reached an international audience. It is amazing how the word "spoons"  or this website is being used all over the world. Because of this, we have added the language translater feature to our website on the right hand column. Just click on the flag

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A Hidden Cause of Obesity and Reversing Antidepressant Weight Gain

A Hidden Cause of Obesity and Reversing Antidepressant Weight Gain

I know it does no good to shout at a TV screen but I do it anyway. Watching advertisements for upcoming specials on "obesity in America" or "best diet tips" or "the best way to fight weight gain" provokes my on-going one-sided argument.  When I see doctors such as Dr. Oz or Dr. Gupta talk about

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Sick Humor:

Sick Humor: “It’s Always Darkest Before The Dawn”…..And Other Useless Crap.

Albert Einstein was quoted as saying “Two things are infinite; the universe and human stupidity…and I’m not sure about the universe.”  Well, Mr. Einstein, while I think your hairstylist apparently went to the Cosmo Kramer School of Coif Design, you may have hit the nail on the proverbial he

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Product Review: Dropps: Pre-measured Dissolving Laundry Detergent Packets

Product Review: Dropps: Pre-measured Dissolving Laundry Detergent Packets

All you need is a DROPP!! A Dissolvable, Ready-to-use, Organic, Premeasured Packet. Each DROPP contains enough concentrated detergent to gently clean an entire load of heavily soiled laundry. The pouch dissolves completely in the washer, releasing great cleaning power. I really like these conve

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Book Review: The Velveteen Principles, A Guide To Becoming Real

Book Review: The Velveteen Principles, A Guide To Becoming Real

By: Toni Raiten-D'Antonio When I was in college, way back in the late 60s, a popular book being passed around was The Velveteen Rabbit. Yes, it is a children's book and yes, I said I was in college. Deep within this simple, classic story of a well loved stuffed rabbit is hidden many basic life t

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