Alia Ramer's Page

"I don't think you know more afflicted people. But in our parents' generation, cancer was said in a whisper and lots of problems were kept very secret whereas now we know there is no shame in our problems and we lean on each other. And I…"

"Most modern human beings battle their weight. I know I'm conscious of what I put in my mouth at every meal, and in between, and try to get in exercise time each week. My grandparents were crippled by eating and inactivity; it vastly…"

"Inspiring story, but what a turnoff of a sterotyping, belittling first sentence! Yuck!"

"Thank you M.I. for including this. The only thing missing is the mention that this is from my NJ Jewish News blog, Our Tribe and Joy. If you like this post please come visit (and bookmark it!) at www.njjewishnews.com/tribe."

"Interesting way to look at it. I have always felt ambivalent about the book, but for a different reason. I don't mind the selfless giving, but I hate the entitled taking. If he had only taken apples, and planted the new seeds, what a different…"

"I agree. Anyone who doesn't see this isn't looking. Never saw the video before now, but I thought it was great! "

"I agree - why is this here on MetroImma?"

"Your child will look to you for leadership for his whole life. Sometimes, you will have to take away things that he enjoys, or push him into a new set of circumstances, because you think he is ready.  I enjoyed breastfeeding my three children…"

"I loved my birthday until I hit my late 20's. For the 29th birthday, the invitation said "Alia's last birthday ever." I saw my first gray hair the day after my 35th birthday, in the car on my way to a surprise party for me for…"