rsilva
Osterville, MA

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    FEB
    12
    2008
    Hi all!

    I'm Rick, an almost-forty lifelong nerd. I'm a chemistry teacher. I also write comic books that my wife illustrates (we're at www.dandelionstudios.com).

    Other intrestes include nature photography, poetry, and fiction writing.

    I've got a goal of reading 50 books this year, and I hope to… read full entry »

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    My Birthday...    September 22
    Hometown...    Cape Cod MA
    You can find me...    www.dandelionstudios.com
    Surprising fact about me...    I write and publish comic books
    Favorite band growing up...    Bruce Springsteen
    Last good book I read...    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
    My favorite drink...    Orange juice
    Favorite website...    www.dandelionstudios.com

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    Sherrie Eldredge - Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew

    Sherrie Eldredge - Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew
    2 star rating
    reading non-fiction, waiting adoptive parent, writer, geek, gamer, a sci-fi buff

    AUG
    17
    2008
    Sherrie Eldridge, who was adopted as an infant, shares her insights about the deep-felt loss and guilt that can be part of the adoption experience. This was not always an easy book to read, especially in my role as a soon-to-be adoptive dad, but there were some powerful lessons here, as well as a wealth of ideas about parenting. — At the core of this book is the idea of grief and mourning. Whether conscious or not, adopted children have suffered a loss, and they Eldridge believes that it is necessary for this loss to be grieved in order for true emotional integration to take place.… read full review »
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    awlafon wrote on Aug 22, 2008


    Congrats. We are adoptive parents. I reviewed children's books for adoptive kids.


    LaurieM wrote on Feb 12, 2008


    Welcome back to Viewpoints! It's great to see you writing again. =)


    BayouBengal wrote on Jan 29, 2008


    Welcome to Viewpoints! You may want to fill in your Scribbles---would be a great way to tell us about your comics! Karen


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