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Bed rest lost its novelty after three hours. I thought I’d enjoy snuggling on the couch and reconnecting with Oprah, snoozing and reading for at least a few days.
Instead the day yawned in front of me with empty, heavy hours. Daytime TV and repetitive commercials of ‘Slap Chop’ guy who exclaimed ‘you’re going to [...]

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Autism in California is on the rise. It used to be fewer than nine children in 10,000 were diagnosed. Today the number is more than 44 in 10,000.
What caused the rapid increase? Some thought the numbers were affected by more awareness, improved surveillance, and earlier assessment and diagnosis. Others argued it was because milder forms [...]

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My voice is my power. It’s the timbre and alto that keep my household running smoothly. Without it, well … I’m merely an object to be mocked.
Winters in Central California don’t bring snowstorms, just the occasional rainstorm and Tule fog. The only white flurries I see are tissues flung after a cold virus has attacked [...]