Generic baby wash / shampoo as well as the new organic versions are great for NOT aggravating skin conditions.

Her performance on the live broadcast of "This American Life" about meeting Taylor Dane is spit take funny.

still pretty fierce...

Two words: Tyrannosaurus Arms...

Apparently it is a real dilemma for some people. I seem to be the ONLY one in my family that understands the concept of backing up contact information / passwords, etc. Incredibly frustrating.

THIS

It's great that you are making this effort - it can be so difficult to manage elderly parents' needs long distance. I also wanted to encourage anyone who sees this to consider looking into long term care / assisted living insurance. My mom made the investment years ago and it has paid off very well.

I too am an escaped Alabamian and have witnessed well dressed, Mountain Brook -lockjawed women threaten to pull guns on each other. Would have loved to seen the gingerbread debacle in person...

Ratatouille - Cook's Country has a great slow cooker recipe.

I highly recommend "Cook's Country" website for slow cooker recipes that don't all taste the same / cook into mush. The trade-off is that you have to sometimes do more prep but it is worth it. I make a double portion of their ratatouille recipe and it is amazing.