Childhood Memories of Emily Post

I was leaving the neighborhood in my pick-em-up truck when I noticed a middle-aged woman walking her dog.  She was of what used to be call an average built, but now days would pass for skinny.  What grabbed my attention was that she was wearing some very short shorts. She had bent over from the waist to clean up after her pet, and her derriere, encased in the bare minimum, was pointed directly at me.  I waffled between staring and not looking.

This brought up a childhood memory.  My mother had a book of etiquette in the house.  There are several from that period, but for some reason I remember it as being Emily Post’s book, Etiquette.  It may have well been another author, but that one pops to mind.  They appear to have been fairly Continue reading “Childhood Memories of Emily Post”

Kangaroo Care…KISS

A simple low cost solution for caring for premature babies in 3rd world countries, and in this country.   Holding the baby against the mother’s chest continually, termed Kangaroo Care.

It was developed (relearned?) by Dr. Edgar Rey  in Bogota, Colombia who lacked enough incubators.  Clinical trials has shown that it is effective.  The babies do well,  start breastfeeding earlier and put on weight quicker.  Besides the physical benefits there is the emotional and social benefits.  Mothers and other caregivers, who spell her, are bonding better.  This leads to fewer abandoned babies.

What is the old rule of thumb…”KISS – Keep It Simple Silly”

Below is a link to the article on the New York Times website.  It is well worth the read.

The Human Incubator – NYTimes.com