Next Saturday is RESOLVE of New England's Annual Family Building Conference (full conference details here online). In the spirit of the Conference and also in my comittment to the organization, I'd like to host my first fundraiser for them: My Fertile Fall Fundraiser!Here's how … Read More »
Archives for October 2010
Anchors Away
I'm on a boat! (Or will be.)Larry and I need a vacation like whoa.My grandmother died. I became an aunt. I got a promotion and simultaneously lost my housing as a result. So then we bought a house, but had to move out from my job-sponsored housing and live with two amazingly … Read More »
I’ll have seconds, please.
Photo by Jason Rogers via Flickr.I did it. I just emailed one of the area clinics for a second opinion consultation from the doctor recommended to me by Dr. Ali Domar at Night of Hope.No appointment set up yet, but I did it. I took that first step. This first step I had … Read More »
My First Vlog
Too lazy to write, so here's my first vlog for "Hannah Wept, Sarah Laughed." In full disclosure, I've created this as part of WEGO Health's Health Activist Vlog Contest, but I like the idea of adding this rather interesting, dynamic media to my blog. Plus, you get to actually see … Read More »
“You should write a book.”
Photo by Erik Stabile via Flickr.I get this a lot. I'm not a person who handles compliments very well and despite what you may read here, I can be almost painfully shy sometimes. But a lot of folks read my blog and go: "Keiko, you should really write a book." Okay... sure! So... … Read More »
When Foodie Met Iffy
As I have mentioned on many occasion, I have a thing for Anthony Bourdain. Larry is fully aware that I would leave him for Anthony Bourdain, should the opportunity present itself. It's strange: I'm not really an "older man" kind of gal, but there's a hipness, a realness, a damn … Read More »
RESOLVE-ing to make a difference
I'm so excited that the RESOLVE of New England Annual Conference is in just a few weeks from now! It's amazing to me that last year, Larry and I walked in, wide-eyed, overwhelmed, and still trying to make sense of this daunting path known as infertility.This year, I'm walking in … Read More »
Giveaway Winners (Finally!)
I've finally had more than an hour to myself and can FINALLY announce the winners of my Big Bloggy IF Giveaway that I feel like I put up ages ago.Oh right. Because it was ages ago... All entries were logged into a spreadsheet where each row number corresponded with each entry. I … Read More »
Remembering Our Losses
Today, October 15th, is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Recognized in all 50 states, people are asked to light a candle at 7pm tonight for one hour to remember those who left this world far, far too soon.I have never experienced a loss myself, and it's something that … Read More »
Crowdsourcing: Best online donation system?
Photo: Dave Dugdale (Rentvine)So I'm hoping to run my very first fundraiser on this lil ol' blog here, and I have no clue how to do it. Here's what I'm looking for:1. Something that's easy for me to admin.2. Something that's easy for folks to click "donate," fill in their credit … Read More »
