Posted at March 2, 2010 @ 9:25 pm by Dillon in Great Websites, family and friends, holidays, parenting
There are many good things about having a big family. One thing that I like is that there is always something going on. This week will mark a birthday for my niece’s baby. She will be one years old on Thursday. I knew I had to get her a gift and so I went online to find one. I turned to one of my favorite sites called shopwiki.com.
One of the first items that I thought would be good to get was one of those Jogging Strollers. I know how much fun it is to get out of the house and being able to take your baby along is pretty cool. It’s not always easy to find time to exercise and this is a great way to do it.
I continued to look around to see what else I could find. Another item I thought they could use was Booster Seats. I remember the tough time I had with my kids when they couldn’t reach the table. They come in handy especially when you go out to eat. Not every restaurant has them and it’s good to be prepared.
I was just about to put in my order when I ran across something else I liked. There was a wide variety of Baby Walkers available and I thought I might get one of them. There is nothing like a good toy to keep baby busy for awhile and this is a great one. It also can help your child develop the skills they need to become good walkers. I know my niece will be thrilled when she gets this years presents!
Posted at March 1, 2010 @ 8:49 pm by Dillon in Health, community, family and friends
Every once in awhile, you come across a really good book. Usually I like mysteries or action books, but this one was a little different. This book is called Surviving Mesothelioma and is all about a man named Paul Kraus. He was diagnosed with a disease called Mesothelioma and was given one year to live. Despite this discouraging news, he took steps to survive the disease and is still alive today.
The book was given to me by a friend and at first I wasn’t really sure about reading it. I’m glad I decided to give it a try. Mr. Kraus was exposed to asbestos and contracted Mesothelioma Cancer. This disease is very deadly and has taken many lives. I was inspired by his will to fight the disease and with the help of his family he has shown the world what he is made of.
The book not only tells the story of this brave man, it also has a wealth of information about the disease and ways to cope with it. Anyone with any type of cancer can take a few lessons from this book. In the end, I was glad to learn about Mesothelioma and those who survive it. I hope the next book I read will be as good as this one.
Posted at February 28, 2010 @ 8:45 pm by Dillon in Health, family and friends
During my lifetime, I have heard of many tragic things. The good news is that sometimes they work out in the end. I have been following the story of my next door neighbor for some time and am encouraged by the latest developments. Mr. Johnson is suffering from Mesothelioma Disease and has been battling the disease and its financial consequences over the last several years.
Malignant Mesothelioma is a disease that is usually contracted from asbestos. Since Mr. Johnson was exposed to asbestos during his working years at the shipyard, he has found that others can be held legally responsible for his injuries. He has searched for a Mesothelioma Lawyer to ensure that his rights are protected. He was glad that he was able to find someone to help.
When it comes to these kinds of cases, it takes someone with great knowledge in the field to make a case. The law can vary from state to state and it makes all the difference in the world when you have the right Mesothelioma Attorney looking out for you. He has successfully battled the disease so far and is making good progress on the legal aspects as well. I am glad to know that he has come so far in his battle and wish him all the best in his endeavors.
Posted at February 23, 2010 @ 5:19 pm by Dillon in Great Websites, Travel, family and friends
Every day we are often forced to make difficult decisions. One decision that can be very tough is buying a new or used car. That’s why it’s important to do your research and start early if possible. It’s a decision you will be stuck with for a longtime. I was helping my friend Bob look for a new car. We decided to use a site called thecarconnection.com to help us find the information we needed.
I wanted to give a brief overview of some of the vehicles we thought were best for him. One car we both really liked was the ford fusion. It’s a hybrid car and won an Edmunds.com consumer poll for the best hybrid. While we both liked it, Bob has very different interests in the car he wants. That’s why we also looked at the hummer h3. The hummer has come a long way since its inception and has really become a vehicle worthy of mention when considering a new vehicle purchase.
There are two other cars that we took a look at and they are both really nice. The first is the Porsche 911 carrera and the second was a Hyundai sonata. The Porsche is a beautiful car and is every man’s dream. While Bob wanted it badly, his wife might not have appreciated it as much. The sonata was a different story. Bob had his eye on this car for awhile and is very close to purchasing one. I’ll let you all know how which way it goes.