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Carey Potash

Carey is a full-time hater of diabetes. The benefits stink. His 7-year-old son, Charlie, has been giving he and his wife the finger since November of 2003. Carey's parenting humor has appeared in various websites and print magazines. He resides in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and three children.

On Post: Not Beyond Repair

On September 10th, 2009 at 5:51 EDT Carey Potash said:

So true. Our kids are amazing. Thanks guys.

Deb: Thanks so much! You can go to www.walk.jdrf.org and then enter "Carey Potash" in the "Donate to a Walker" area. Much appreciated!

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On Post: Our List of Demands - 504 Plans

On September 2nd, 2009 at 5:22 EDT Carey Potash said:

Ha! Good one. Will work the brown m&m's stipulation into next year's 504 plan.

Mousie - Ugh! What a challenge that must be.

dlainfla, datonyc - thanks

tmana - very kind. thanks.

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On Post: The Bright Side

On August 28th, 2009 at 1:01 EDT Carey Potash said:

Ah, yes, Mr. Bright Side. Great. Now I've got that song in my head too.

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On Post: Diabetics: Beware Death Panels

On August 18th, 2009 at 11:06 EDT Carey Potash said:

Ha! Careful out there, Mousie. May want to hold off on the low-inducing square dancing until all this blows over. That could blow your cover. Craig - Stay safe.

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On Post: Tough Love

On August 14th, 2009 at 9:33 EDT Carey Potash said:

abra1166 (if that is your real name) - Thank you. You have made my day.

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On Post: Tough Love

On August 12th, 2009 at 9:32 EDT Carey Potash said:

Thank you Dantony and Penny. Hugs and pats on the back gladly accepted. Right back at ya. Trevsmom: sorry to hear about the highs. At least we can comiserate and hope for better trends. How about that. Three 7-year-old boys with D - Riley, Charlie and Trev. Playdate. My house. Tomorrow! I'm sure they'd have a blast.

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On Post: Tough Love

On August 12th, 2009 at 6:27 EDT Carey Potash said:

OK, now I'm depressed.

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On Post: Starting Wars

On August 3rd, 2009 at 9:06 EDT Carey Potash said:

If you can spot the juice box in the bottom photo, you'll see that the look on Charlie's face was that of being very low. Thanks for playing High or Low. And yes, Brunetta, I do worry about Charlie's revenge upon me. He will enjoy embarrassing me.

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On Post: Itchy and Scratchy

On July 24th, 2009 at 9:59 EDT Carey Potash said:

Hi beckasiegal. Thanks for dropping by the blog. I know that frustration all too well. I am also in full fundraising mode. Send me an email at acehotspray@aol.com and we'll put our (virtual) heads together and share some ideas.

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On Post: I am Charlie

On July 24th, 2009 at 8:46 EDT Carey Potash said:

After reading Charlie's post, we cried and cried. I mean, come on!, what are they teaching him over at that elementary school. His spelling is atrocious!

Charlie is really enjoying the whole blog experience. It's tough getting a 7-year-old boy to express himself beyond "my pump is blue," but in the end, I think he did alright.

Throughout the day, he gives updates to his mother and sister. "81 views, 3 comments!"

"129 views, 5 comments!"

"200 views, 7 comments!"

At 6 am this morning he had me turn on the computer to see the latest activity.

Thank you Nikki, stephbrom, Colleen, Christina, Nicole, gprospere and Mark for your very nice comments. I read all of them to Charlie as he listened with a big smile.

Nicole, yours hit me pretty hard. The way you really "spoke" to Charlie - on his level. Thanks.

Mark, hours after the fact, Charlie was still giggling over your little girl liking soccer for only 5 minutes.

Look for more from Charlie down the road. Thanks.

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