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Jun 26 2009
So, yesterday the so called King of Pop, Michael Jackson died of an apparent heart attack. Almost instantly the internet, the 24 hour news cycle, and the social networks (Facebook and Twitter) were awash with non stop posts of sorrow, regret, and hyperbolic emotion (some claiming that his death was Kennedyesque in the sense [...]
Jun 11 2009
We received our Pre-Approval (PA) this morning, and now await our Referral Approval (RA). The PA means that China has received our intent to adopt Emily, and based upon that intent and our rehabilitation plan, will begin to review our family’s dossier. The RA could be received three to five months from the [...]
Jun 04 2009
Yesterday, Karen was driving Andy home from school, and Andy got to talking about his summer plans. With only two days left of school at the time, the boy has no doubt mentally moved on. Among his plans were some hiking and camping, some sleepovers with Dylan, a trip to California, and last [...]