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It may not be the prettiest jewelry in the world - but unlike a diamond ring, it can save my life.

Yes, I'm talking about a MedicAlert bracelet. Since I'm dealing in conditions that can render me unable to tell a doctor or EMT about my medications and such, it helps in that regard. All they have to do is call the toll-free number, and find out what meds I'm on, who my doctor is, and even have loved ones contacted.

This is my bracelet, engraved with Asthma and Epilepsy.

Personally, I also like these - but I'll wait before getting another bracelet.

In the meantime, if they had bracelets that looked like this, I would've worn it more often when I was 12 years old and really needed it. Instead, about 20 years ago, this was the only option - unless you wanted a necklace, of course.


So ... if you don't have one, but you have a condition that could merit your wearing one, go to MedicAlert for more information. Even if you don't need it, but know of someone that could use it - pass the URL onto them, and save a life! :-)

How ... Nice. I guess.

Because nothing says "I Love You" more than a set of gas masks and a collection of Love Poems, someone on Craigslist is offering this: Fun Valentine's Gift

Best line of all? "The poetry will remind you how much you love each other if disaster should strike."

People are starting to worry me

Altruistic Intentions - or Bad Taste?

Personally, I have nothing against re-releasing a bath bomb named for a city in Thailand (Phuket) - with proceeds going to tsunami relief.

Yet, a few people consider it bad taste.

No, bad taste would be calling it "Tsunami Mami" or some other dreck-y, gimmick-y name.


Besides, I've never used the Phuket bomb ... so it'll be fun to try it - and even have the money go to a good cause. :-)