True Scenarios

June 3, 2010 at 7:32 pm (Healthy Life Styles)

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1.  Usemore eats 1 lb of Angus Steak, fried fish, broiled lump crab cake, or 1/2 baked chicken served w/ fries, buttered baked potato, and veggies in butter sauce everyday. He also drinks  20 oz of  soft drink, which he calls, “Good stuff!” Sometimes he mistakenly calls it juice. For dessert he eats a slice of oreo cream pie. As he eats, he repeats, “One more bite to go.” While patting his 6 pack he claims his doctor never commented on his 241 cholesterol level or diet. Whay do you think?

2. Every Saturday , Usemore and Just -right have a breakfast competition. Usemore rates his breakfast A++, and Just -right’s C-. He places buttered English muffins in toaster, then rebutters it before placing it in frying pan. He wants butter to reach all the nooks and crannies. Just-right doesn’t understand Usemore’s logic and tries to reason with  him. What do you suggest?

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Support traditional media and read

December 21, 2009 at 5:35 am (Healthy Life Styles)
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If your child dislikes reading try shared reading: you read one page, and have them read the following page. Make it a family affair and have everyone read a page. Act the story out. Since animals are nonjudgmental have your child read to their pet, doll, or stuffed animal. Be creative and patient! By the way, don’t forget to add your pick of the month. Remember, you can borrow books from the library, buy and store books on shelves, or clip articles from newspapers and archive them. Give  the PC, iphone, and computer a break.

The U.S rates number 37 in education. Visit your local library, newsstand or use book store today and select something to read.

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Animated links:The pancreas and selecting meals when dining out

December 21, 2009 at 5:12 am (Book Shops, Book Traders, Healthy Life Styles, Independent Book Dealers, Thiftshops, Thrift Shops, Used books)

Book List

  • Bean Banquet From Boston to Bombay 200 Intern’l, High-Fiber, Vegetarian Recipes by Patricia R. Gregory (Historical info/recipes for entrées/appetizers & desserts)
  • Field Guide to Produce How to Identify, Select, & Prepare Vitually Every Fruit & Vegetable at the Market By Aliza Green (Eating produce according to season)

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Steps to a happier pet (cat/dog/ferret etc.) from the Humane Society of U.S.

December 8, 2009 at 2:23 am (Healthy Life Styles)
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  • Steps depend on your pet’s breed (dog, cat, ferret, horse etc.)
  • Log on towww.hsus.org and search for your pet’s breed
  • Make sure pet wears ID tag to enable him/her to be returned if lost
  • Prevent animal behavioral problems by enrolling pet in behavioral training  www.petsforlife.org or visit www.SPCA.org
  • Visit your vet once a year for a complete medical exam
  • “In case of an emergency , don’t leave your pet!”
  • Create a Pet Disaster Kit that includes fresh water, cans of pet food, current photos, identification, gauze (pet vet wrap),  and a supply of any medication your pet is taking
  • Create a kit for yourself as well. Include a blanket, meds(tylenol aspirin, antibiotic ointment, etc) can opener, phone #’s, ID, cash on hand, water,  crackers, juice boxes,  peanut butter, food w/zip pop tops, pre-moistened wipes, WD 40 (Don’t put this in your car trunk. If your trunk lock freezes the WD 40 will not be of any use.) etc.
  • Remember, before supplies become outdated use them and replenish
  • Plan for pets future www.hsus.org/petsinwills
  • Avoid dog bites www.NoDogbites.org
  • Pick up a coupon @ shelter and get pet spayed/neutered

  • Vet wrap, oil for paws to protect against winter weather & summer asphalt, shea butter for snout (cold weather), brush pet blanket etc.

    Easy to open pet food and Halo pet ear wash in bottle

    Juice, blood testing supplies, glucogan etc.

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Monique Gordon (Binky)

January 6, 2009 at 2:31 pm (1)
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Monique Gordon is a Poet, Author, Performance Artist, and Activist.  Her interactive creative arts performances include The Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Chris’ Corner Books for Kids & Teens, First Person Festival, Philadelphia University, The Kelly Writers House, and other venues geared towards various demographics. Her participation on WXPN’s World Live Café in February 2001 and the Termitetv.org documentary Life Stories from Philadelphia (1992-2007) launched workshops and interviews on managing Type 1 Diabetes. As a result of a viewer watching a rerun of Life Stories in 2003, she came to Monique’s aid. Recognizing that Monique was having a low blood sugar reaction, she knew just what to do. The Good Samaritan’s deed led to a dual interview by columnist Michael Klein of the Philadelphia Inquirer titled Thanks for Watching, where Monique and Kim shared their story.

Monique’s works-in progress include articles on Type 1 Diabetes, the Binky book series, and a medley of short stories.  She also recently launched Endo’s blog, dedicated to her Chihuahua/Terrier.  Monique rescued Endo, and without any prior service training the lovable K-9 alerts Monique when she is having a diabetic insulin reaction, and awakens her at 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. to test blood sugar.

Listen to “Binky’s Words” by Monique Gordon

Listen to “Square Dance” by Monique Gordon

Listen to “Ayinde 3rd” by Monique Gordon

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