With the recent death of Sylvia Plath’s son, the question of inherited suicide has been once again raised in the news. A recent article at CNN says that a “first-degree relative — a parent, sibling or child — of a person who has committed suicide is four to six times more likely to attempt or complete a suicide” themselves.
One reason for this could have to do with thinning of the right cortex of the brain. This thinning could be one reason why certain people are able to adapt more easily to emotional events than others. It’s also …read more

My son, Zackary Elliott Cole turned TWO last week. It marks the end of an era I call,   My Baby Years. 
My Friend Mr. Z is pure joy.
Going to the grocery store with Big Zack is like talking a walk down the red carpet with a Super Star. Seriously. No one can resist this sweet soul.
He gives yummy hugs and kisses. He smiles at all. He shares with everyone. 
You expect women to gawk and goo at a baby, but men? Men will walk across a restaurant to come say hey there big boy!  
As we walk by, strangers exclaim to each …read more