http://deafmomworld.com Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:36:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dear Illinois Senators, We've got a bill up for consideration, S. B. 2516, and I hope you'll pass it.  You see, there are five generations  of folks in my family who wear hearing aids.  Every time we need new hearing aids, we need a doctor's prescription to order them.  Every time ... http://deafmomworld.com/need-viagra-insurance-will-cover-it-not-hearing-aids/ It's been a busy year for the Z-Team-- we've launched a new Z videophone: the Z4! Come and join the Z-Team at the Chicago Z-Fest on Saturday, March 20th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hinsdale South Cafeteria  at 7401 S Clarendon Hills Rd, Darien IL.  Pizza and ... http://deafmomworld.com/join-the-z-team-at-the-chicago-z-fest/ "Son, there's something wrong with the computer. Can you troubleshoot and figure out what's wrong?" "Troubleshoot? Sure, Mom, no problem." http://deafmomworld.com/honey-can-you-troubleshoot-the-computer/ Last week, I hit the library in search of some books for a weekend getaway.  Jane and I dropped off our daughters at DeSales Center in Michigan for a workshop with Sean Forbes from D-Pan and we planned to hang at the hotel and do nothing but read all weekend.  While at ... http://deafmomworld.com/are-you-ready-to-leap/ It's that time of the year again, the weekend where moms of deaf and hard of hearing kids kick back together!  Registration is already half full, so act quickly to join in on this special weekend! Illinois Hands & Voices presents: Mom’s Night Inn Saturday, February 20th and Sunday, February 21st (an overnight retreat!) Holiday ... http://deafmomworld.com/come-and-join-me-at-moms-night-inn/ Judy Myers is my new idol.  This "Old Lady" is my new inspiration each day, because she's got me all fired up about barefooting again.  Here I was last year, all sad and feeling like my best years were behind me-- and then I learned about this 66-year-old gal who was ... http://deafmomworld.com/judy-myers-inspires-deaf-mom/ I turned 44 last August and I wasn't too happy about it.  Forty four.  It had an omnious ring to it--one step closer to "middle age."  I was feeling pretty much like my best years were behind me and I reflected on the years past.  Why-oh-why didn't I appreciate my youth ... http://deafmomworld.com/deaf-moms-goal-for-2010-yes-im-gonna-barefoot-again/ It's official.  I'm a Loser Mom. That's right.  I've joined the 2nd Loser Mom contest, thanks to Devra Renner, who made me realize that I really couldn't continue to hide my spare tire under those sexy Lanz of Salzburg nightgowns. The contest is a timely one, as I've been so tired ... http://deafmomworld.com/im-a-loser-mom/ I was going to wrap up 2009 with a round up of posts before it turned 12:01, but I was a little busy fake-cleaning my house for the last-minute New Year's Eve party.  Better late than never.  But before I amuse you with my posts, take a look at the ... http://deafmomworld.com/deaf-moms-good-stuff-of-2009/ Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Putz family! http://deafmomworld.com/merry-christmas-from-the-putz-family/