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Transcript is here: http://m.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/525/transcript "Eric is an experienced sailor with a Coast Guard Master's License. It takes 360 days on the water to get that, and it means that he can captain a commercial vessel, which he has done." - Ira Glass...

When my husband, daughter, and I moved cross country, we lived for several months in an extended stay hotel. My daughter, then one, slept in a pack 'n play, in an open closet. It was a small room with a galley kitchen, no stove, just a fridge, sink, and microwave. Apparently, according to some...

I do agree that this didn't need media attention. I think we, as a society, are quick to want to blast an injustice all over the news. But, I don't think people often think about how connected we are today, how quickly things can go viral. This woman was wrong. She should lose her job. She may...

Please understand that by asking this I am by no means implying Mrs did do anything. Clearly, she also was a victim. But, I came late to this case, and am wondering why, in the beginning, when she was gone and Mr. found dead, she was not thought to be possibly responsible? What about the scene...

I think it is important to note that, according to the superintendent, the incident was reported by another staff member/teacher. This woman's co-worker brought this to the attention of the principal. To me, that says that it was disturbing even to the other teachers in the school who knew both...

Yes! Thank goodness there are still intelligent juries out there who can read a case even without a confession or remains. My faith in the justice system just grew a bit more upon hearing this fantastic news. I think the descriptions of DL demeanor when the verdict was read are right on par with...

Bumping our boy up!

I google walked her route to the park. From my best judgement, if mom stood at the end of her driveway and watched Jessica until she was out of sight, she would have been able to see her until she reached the yard with the high fence and big swing set. It is about a block and a half down the...

Gatekeeper, I LOVE the idea of an age progression being done for Sky! I was recently going through all the pictures I have of my my daughter; I literally have thousands from the day I found out I was pregnant, until yesterday. She is a few months younger than Sky. I compared her picture from...

So it's a bit off topic, but I found this today, and every time I hear about Bellevue, I think of Sky, of course. These are the the type of heroes looking for our Sky. Somehow it makes me feel better... http://www.buzzfeed.com/txblacklabel/the-day-a-dream-came-true-28m7

Bumping for Ayla. I had to search for your thread, little one, and you were on page 4!

From personal experience with family members, I can tell you there is a correlation between OCD and hoarding behaviors. In fact, I think it may actually be termed a "sub-type" of the disorder, if I recall correctly from my college psych courses... I think it is very likely that Julia has some...

Thanks for the well wishes! We seem to get sick this time of year every year... We are feeling a bit better, although the cold has now settled into our chests. Lots of coughing here. But, we did feel well enough to do some apple picking today! Great fall day with Mr. Maedlamsmom and our little...

We are all sick with head colds in my house. The last few days have been filled with movies, blankets, chicken soup and tons of family cuddle time. And, through it all, I just can't help thinking about Sky and how this is a life experience he should have gotten, with his Daddy and big sister...

I love the idea that we are climbing a slide with Sky every time we bump up his thread! Up, up you go little man!