Let's Not Forget About Bugs (with photos)

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Saturday November 05, 2011 · 12:18 PM PDT

2011/11/05 · 12:18

Yes, bugs - the little insects that crawl and, true to their name, cause mischief. Now, put a toddler and a bug together, and you might witness a little bit of magic. The two year old's spirit shines with recognition when he encounters another living creature. It is innate and pure, the seeds of empathy untouched by life outside his small world.

As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and specialist in child development as well as a mom and grandma I've encountered hundreds of toddlers. They touch my heart every time, sometimes their innocence brings me close to tears. One might think the emotional impact the little ones have on me would wane over time. Not so. They are fascinating. Theories I have studied describe a toddler's emotional and cognitive development, but I have yet to find an explanation for their sweet soul. The true essence of toddlers is goodness. Just look into their eyes and you will see it.

Oh, bugs! They are nice too. I just discovered that the other day.

mimi2three for Butte County Kos of CA-01

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Sunday October 16, 2011 · 10:26 AM PDT

2011/10/16 · 10:26

"The Morning After" I published my photodiary last week I had moments of panic. I worried that maybe I misrepresented someone, offended someone, or posted a picture that upset a parent. I reassured myself that parents who have their children at a rally are giving a kind of "informed consent" for the children to be photographed. So today I asked parents, and the children, if I could photograph them - and I let them know the pictures could be on the internet. I need to be able to sleep at night! I love seeing children at these marches, and they love being there. It's a community event, and in our little town it was a good day. Please join me after the Italian egg roll thingy for another visit to OWS Chico.

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Sunday October 09, 2011 · 9:52 AM PDT

2011/10/09 · 09:52

This is my first diary and I'm also a protest virgin. I took a walk in my little town this morning to see how Wall Street in Chico is being occupied. There were about 125 people who marched from Wall Street to the city park, then through downtown. Downtown is busy on a Saturday morning, with the Farmer's Market drawing lots of local folks.

And, it was a beautiful fall day.

During the general rally, I saw this little boy in the bushes, with a piece of paper in his lap. I asked him if he would show me his sign....there you go. For me, it's all about the kids. They deserve a better world.

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