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October 18, 2011
Who Gets Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, after skin cancer. Today, approximately 1 in almost every 8 women (13.4%) will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer — and is the leading cause of cancer death among women ages [...]
October 17, 2011
Domestic Violence Facts & Myths
MYTH: Domestic violence is a "loss of control." FACT: Violent behavior is a choice. Perpetrators use it to control their victims. Domestic violence is about batterers using their control, not losing their control. Their actions are very deliberate. MYTH: The victim is responsible for the violence because she provokes it. FACT: No one asks to [...]
October 12, 2011
Signs & Symptons of Breast Cancer
Common signs & symptoms of breast cancer include: A change in how the breast or nipple feels You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area. A change in how the breast or nipple looks This could mean a change in the size [...]
October 11, 2011
Excerpt from Skeletons In Her Closet
In Skeletons In Her Closet, McKenzie comes face to face with domestic violence with some one she trusted and thought she knew. As soon as we got inside of his apartment, things begin to unfold. Once the lock to the door clicked, something inside of Damien clicked. He grabbed me by neck and threw me [...]
October 10, 2011
What Is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous disease—differing by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words "breast cancer" doesn't always mean an [...]
September 27, 2011
Looking for a good book? Then you need t
Looking for a good book? Then you need to read Parts I & II of the McKenzie Series. Order your copy today http://www.lmignon.com
Looking for a good book?
Looking for a good book? Then you need to read Parts I & II of the McKenzie Series. Order your copy today http://www.lmignon.com
September 26, 2011
Talk About It Tuesday: Communication
Communication is very essential to any relationship. It can often be the deal breaker or the factor that seals the deal when it comes to selecting a mate for some. Communication is the one area that Milton and I clearly did not see eye to eye. He is what I would call a one sided communicator. [...]
McKenzie Monday
If you aren't happy single, you won't be happy taken. Happiness comes from within, not from [wo]men. Unknown There is a lot of truth to be found in the quote above. Often time we think that true happiness is achieved by having a mate. In order to be happy you must first be happy with [...]
September 20, 2011
Wednesday's Word: FUNK HOLE
funk hole (n.) a dugout, a place of safe retreat Thought I would add some fun to the word for today brought to us by Squidoo… Now to use it in a sentence: I was so fed up with Milton and his nonsense the best for me to do was to retreat to my funk [...]
