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~Dana~

Doctor Dee

About Me

Jersey girl, born and raised, back now after an 8 year hiatus. Molecular biologist / geneticist / reproductive biologist / medical writer. Married to an anthropologist / philosopher / IT geek, Eric. Mom to an awesome 12 year old middle schooler, Corbin and 9 month old twins, Colin & Gavin. Fur mom to the best chihuahua pet store reject ever, Thorn.
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You Are 98% North Jersey

You are totally North Jersey! You really know the area and have Jersey pride. Chances are you just got back from being down the shore! Unless you're taking this test in wintertime in which case you just got back from Christmas shopping in Paramus. Unless it's Sunday, in which case... Hey how come I didn't see you in church today? =P
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My Interests

DNA
genetics
reproduction
fertility/sterility
evolution
anthropology
reading
writing
letterboxing
travel

Music:

Most Frequently Played:
Jack Johnson
Ben Folds
Guster
Gorillaz
Cake

Guilty Pleasures:
Elvis Presley's Number 1 Hits
Big Band / Swing
George Michael

Most Recently Downloaded:
Sexy Back, Justin Timberlake

Movies:

All Time Favorites:
Anything Paul Newman
1940s/1950s Musicals
Sappy Chick Flicks
Old School

Most Recent Theater Releases Seen:
Shrek 3

Best Film Starring Me (as an extra):

Television:

Dr. Who
Eureka
Ugly Betty
CSI Las Vegas
What Not To Wear
House Hunters
Futurama

Books:

Favorites:
Harry Potter series
Lolita

Most Recently Read:
The Secret Life of Bees
Househusband
How Opal Mehta Got Kissed, Got Wild, and Got a Life
Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation

Planning to Read:
The DaVinci Code

In Which I am Published:

Heroes:

Nancy Hopkins
My husband

My Blog

Jersey Blues

So I've officially started my new life in NJ and it's not what I'd hoped.  Eric and the kids are still in NY, there has been delay after delay in our house hunt, I'm still getting used to my new ...
Posted by ~Dana~ on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:42:00 PST

My baby is all grown up

Twelve years ago today at 4:31 am, Corbin Michael was born.  I cannot believe how quickly time has passed!    It seems like just yesterday I was a petrified 16 year old with a giant new...
Posted by ~Dana~ on Sun, 29 Oct 2006 11:09:00 PST

Don't Mess With Texas

That's right. We're heading to the Lone Star state in about 4 weeks for a 5 day vay-cay. My sister in law Amy lives in Dallas so we are crashing at her place. This will be the last big trip for u...
Posted by ~Dana~ on Wed, 22 Mar 2006 02:03:00 PST

MORRIS KNOLLS CLASS OF 1996 REUNION

It's been almost 10 years since I graduated highschool. With the help of my friends Chrissy and Meghan, I've been trying to throw together a reunion for the past two years or so. Now it's crunch tim...
Posted by ~Dana~ on Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:38:00 PST

Being a Slum Lord

So last March, we bought a second house. Well, house is an overstatement. It's more of a hovel. Turned out there was some serious drug activity in the building next door, which made renting the pie...
Posted by ~Dana~ on Mon, 09 Jan 2006 07:09:00 PST

You know you're old...

when your 11 year old's friends are totally into Green Day & Weezer, but don't remember what a big deal it was when Green Day "sold out" and they've never heard the Sweater Song or Buddy Holly. whe...
Posted by ~Dana~ on Wed, 09 Nov 2005 07:07:00 PST

I Don't Know What I Wanna Be When I Grow Up

At work, I routinely talk with undergrad students.  Man are they optimistic.  I've come to realize that I've been acting old and jaded since as long as I can remember.  But you know wha...
Posted by ~Dana~ on Tue, 08 Nov 2005 06:53:00 PST

Gusterd

Tuesday, election day, Guster will be playing at the State Theater down town.  Eric, Corbin and I will be there.  I'm looking forward to it too much to pay much attention to my Discover bill...
Posted by ~Dana~ on Sun, 06 Nov 2005 12:09:00 PST