http://shannonscorner.com Don't forget to make good choices. Wed, 07 May 2008 14:14:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Measles - not a pretty sight and for years we haven't seen them, but there have been several cases reported this year and there are things that all of us need to know. Dr. Kate Cronan, medical editor of Kids Health will be joining me today to inform you on what you ... http://shannonscorner.com/2008/05/07/listen-to-shannon%e2%80%99s-corner-wednesdays-from-1-2-on-am-1110-wtbq-and-wtbq-fm-991-or-online-at-wwwwtbqcom-6/ Brooklyn Botanic Garden (www.bbg.org) is having their annual plant sale on May 7th and 8th and I will be talking with them today about the sale and some tips for growing vegetables, buying Mother's day plants and how to get kids interesting in gardening. Also joining me will be Judy Molland ... http://shannonscorner.com/2008/04/30/listen-to-shannon%e2%80%99s-corner-wednesdays-from-1-2-on-am-1110-wtbq-and-wtbq-fm-991-or-online-at-wwwwtbqcom-5/ Did you know that a nation's level of happiness is most assoicated with their level of health care? Universal health care may seem like a far off concept to Americans, but is a basic fact of life in every other industrialized country. It is time we had it here. As ... http://shannonscorner.com/2008/04/23/listen-to-shannon%e2%80%99s-corner-wednesdays-from-1-2-on-am-1110-wtbq-and-wtbq-fm-991-or-online-at-wwwwtbqcom-4/ Today is the anniversary of the Virginia Tech shootings. A sad memory for this country and a tragic one for the families who lost loved ones and those who were injured. An unbearable sadness. But why do things like this keep happening and what can we do about it? I have ... http://shannonscorner.com/2008/04/16/listen-to-shannon%e2%80%99s-corner-wednesdays-from-1-2-on-am-1110-wtbq-and-wtbq-fm-991-or-online-at-wwwwtbqcom-3/ I am addicted. Yes, I know it but I can't seem to help it. I am addicted to mysteries. I love them - murder mysteries, crime novels and especially slueth novels and movies. I have often thought the best ones were British, until I discovered all the wonderful authors we ... http://shannonscorner.com/2008/04/09/listen-to-shannon%e2%80%99s-corner-wednesdays-from-1-2-on-am-1110-wtbq-and-wtbq-fm-991-or-online-at-wwwwtbqcom-2/ Back from Easter in Israel and have lots to share with you. A terrific, safe and educational trip  - and very hot! Well, it is the desert in the Middle East.  Saige got to ride a camel among so many other great things we did and saw. So listen and call if ... http://shannonscorner.com/2008/04/02/listen-to-shannon%e2%80%99s-corner-wednesdays-from-1-2-on-am-1110-wtbq-and-wtbq-fm-991-or-online-at-wwwwtbqcom/ Traveling anywhere this spring? Well if you are there is lots you need to know. And if you are like me and haven't been out of the country for awhile - then make sure you listen in today to learn what you need to know as you get ready to ... http://shannonscorner.com/2008/03/12/listen-to-shannons-corner-wednesdays-from-1-2-on-am-1110-wtbq-and-wtbq-fm-991-or-online-at-wwwwtbqcom/ School Violence. We hear so much about it and unfortunately see too much of it. What can we really do to prevent it? Why is this happening and how can we stop it before it happens? We can help by not giving the shooter the fame they seek. Every time we ... http://shannonscorner.com/2008/03/05/listen-to-shannon%e2%80%99s-corner-wednesdays-from-1-2-on-am-1110-wtbq-wtbq-fm-991-or-online-at-wwwwtbqcom/ Did you watch the Oscars the other night? What did you think of the way everyone was dressed? Do you think that if you were up for an Oscar that you could look your best? I hope so, but if you are feeling that you need a bit of help ... http://shannonscorner.com/2008/02/27/113/ So you think your child is growing up too fast? Maybe we do, though they don't think they are. But still, underneath all that grown-up 'tween veneer' is your little kid who worries? Worries? About what you may wonder. Well, maybe not what you think they worry about. The opposite sex? Yes, ... http://shannonscorner.com/2008/02/20/112/