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Adventures in Full-Contact Fatherhood. This blog is gonna be all about SAHDs (Stay-At-Home-Dads), parenting, childcare and related issues... Die Abenteuer in Vollkontakt-Vaterschaft. Dieses Blog wird alles über SAHDs (Stay-At-Home-Dads), Erziehung, Kinderbetreuung und damit zusammenhängende Fragen diskutieren.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
"American Transgender" mini-review
Male or female? Boy or girl? Most of us can answer that question without a second thought. But for some people, the answer isn’t so simple. Go firsthand into the daily lives of three people who are transgender, and witness their struggles for acceptance and the triumphs and hardships they face along the way.
--from 3 Sisters Pictures promo for "American Transgender".
"American Transgender" TONIGHT at 20:00 EDT on the National Geographic Channel.
"American Transgender" is a documentary from 3 Sisters Pictures about three individuals, one Male-to-Female (Clair) and two Female-to-Male (Eli and Jim)' who have "transitioned". "American Transgender" is neither gross (à la the Thailand sex change video) nor shock theater (Rupaul's Drag Race) and, for you parents, it's perfectly fine for children--unless you object to the entire subject.
The piece offers good insight into the areas of gender identity, gender transition and parental reactions "I was just getting used to 'gay' and now..." I'd have liked more on the parents/families and friends and associates.
BTW, Eli's mum looks remarkably like Liza Manelli. Just sayin'.
Other than being one of those "Roll Tide" Bama fans, Eli styles himself just a good ole boy from down South. I could care less about football, but I'm on Planet Texas and one is legally required to give Bama fans grief here... Clair just wants to be a regular girl and Jim went from being a reclusive girl who avoided her peers in school to a bit of heartthrob and model in the trans community. BTW, both Clair and her identical twin brother "came out" as teenagers.
"American Transgender" briefly addresses the offered statistic that "50%" of transgender individuals have been assaulted because of being trans--Jim was attacked at bar. On a side note: there have been a rash of assaults and killings of transgender people back home in D.C. I think "American Transgender" could have delved into the negative experiences some transgender individuals experience--including being thrown out and disowned by family--however, a run-time of 48 minutes can only cover so much material.
"American Transgender" has high production values and tight edits.
If you're looking for an overview and understanding of these issues--this is a good start.
"Lights! Models! Guest list! Just do your best, darling."
--'Edina', "Absolutely Fabulous"
{Edited 09:57 02 MAY 12}
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Do you know how to identify a Brain Aneurysm?
When in doubt CALL 911 and get EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY
Symptoms can resemble "intoxication" and/or "heat stroke"
What are the symptoms? (from webmd.com)
Most brain aneurysms cause no symptoms and may only be discovered during tests for another, usually unrelated, condition. In other cases, an unruptured aneurysm will cause problems by pressing on areas in the brain. When this happens, the person may suffer from severe headaches, blurred vision, changes in speech, and neck pain, depending on what areas of the brain are affected and how bad the aneurysm is.
Symptoms of a ruptured brain aneurysm often come on suddenly. If you have any of the following symptoms or notice them in someone you know, call 911 or other emergency services right away:
• A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches.
• Neck pain.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Sensitivity to light.
• Fainting or loss of consciousness.
• Seizures.
Cerebral Aneurysm (from wikipedia.org)
Symptoms for a cerebral aneurysm occur when the aneurysm pushes on a structure in the brain. In the case of a cerebral aneurysm, the symptoms for an aneurysm that has ruptured and one that has not ruptured are different.
Symptoms for an aneurysm that has not ruptured:
▪ Fatigue
▪ Loss of perception
▪ Loss of balance
▪ Speech problems
Symptoms for a ruptured aneurysm:
▪ Severe headaches
▪ Loss of vision
▪ Double vision
▪ Neck pain and/or stiffness
▪ Pain above and/or behind the eyes
Risk factors for an aneurysm include:
-high cholesterol
-increasing age.
Do you know how to identify and remediate heat cramps/heat exhaustion/heat stroke (Heat Casualty)?
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Note. If possible, the casualty should not participate in strenuous activity for the rest of the day. |
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WARNING Heatstroke is a medical emergency that may result in death if treatment is delayed. Start cooling measures immediately and continue while waiting for transportation and during evacuation |
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Note. Watch the casualty closely for life-threatening conditions, check for other injuries, and seek medical aid. |
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Grandma Cynthia's Pot Roast--overnight, Crock Pot style
-Whole, skinned onions (I used eight this time)
-Whole potatoes with skin, washed (I used like six big ones)
-Beef gravy
Put meat, onions and potatoes in Crock Pot, season as desired--do NOT, repeat NOT, add salt*.
*: Salt will leach from ingredients during cooking.
Cover with gravy, up to top/fill-line.
Set Crock Pot for eight (8) hours on low.
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