How I Spent The First Day Of School

While my children were toiling away at school, I was ordering my very first laptop computer. Here it is, in all it's glory :

Kathy's Dream Machine

This little beauty has all I need to actually get out of the house, observe life, and WRITE!

Hurray for portability, mobility, and tons of new material!

HELLO LIFE, BYE BYE FRIDGE TEMPTATION AND TELEVISION!

To my children, I say : This is the first day of school for Mom, kiddoes, and I, for one, will be doing my homework! I expect you to do the same.

©2006 Kathleen M. Wooton, M.D.
Savvy Women's Magazine - Kathy's Kaleidoscope

I've Become My Mother

My daughter and I will be buying new jeans for her on Thursday (school starts tomorrow, we bought her a ton of new shirts - oops, forgot the jeans, and she's growing like a weed)

I mentioned to her she would look good in Lee Rider® jeans, and she shoots back "low riders"?

I said "It's school, hon, not a singles bar".

Yep, I've become my mother.

©2006 Kathleen M. Wooton, M.D.
Savvy Women's Magazine - Kathy's Kaleidoscope

Steve Irwin Killed By Stingray - Farewell, Mate

Australian naturalist and crocodile conservationist Steve Irwin died today, after being stung by a stingray.

My children have watched Steve Irwin, aka The Crocodile Hunter, since they were tiny children. His passionate love for wildlife had a tremendous impact on them, they are both avid animal lovers. My son, in particular, has become quite the conservation-minded young man, and I have to credit “The Crocodile Hunter” for igniting a passion for animals in my son that intensifies daily.

I am floored by the loss of this ebullient personality. It seems wrong to say “Rest In Piece” to a man who was constant motion, enthusiasm, and energy. All I can say, without tearing up, is Steve, you’re be sorely missed, mate. Farewell and THANK YOU for all you’ve done to inspire children around the world.

©2006 Kathleen M. Wooton, M.D.
Savvy Women's Magazine - Kathy's Kaleidoscope