Another Ungrateful Bastard….
Does the world truly need another ungrateful bastard? The number of us who have opted to share our experiences with the world through written word has grown substantially. Why do I, Bijou, an adoptee...
View ArticleAdoptee Civil Rights recognized in “Old Europe”
Very simply, in Switzerland, Art. 268 c of the Swiss Civil Code states that an adoptee at the age of 18 is entitled at all times to personal data of the blood parents, and perhaps before the age of 18...
View ArticleMy Search…
Essentially my blog begins where my search ends, in fact two weeks ago. Its truly amazing how difficult it is to write or speak about– even with some degree of anonymity. The entire process is...
View ArticleComplete Cluelessness in Adoption Award
Today, and periodically in the future I will present the totally bastardized version of those angels in adoption pieces. I realize that this may be offensive to some, however deal with it. Im...
View ArticleOn overachieverness and horse poop
I admit, I’m an overachiever perfectionist. I feel I could use a few pounds, work harder, have studied harder, go to the gym more, etc. (Clean my apartment is not on that list, unfortunately for my...
View ArticleIn Vino Veritas….
Friday evening I enjoyed a great dinner with a friend along with a great bottle of Shiraz. I tend to not imbibe- or at least I generally have a 2 drink max. because unfortunately I’m not a happy drunk....
View ArticleWednesday’s Child (Aww how cute)
Meet our newest famed child sans family: Knut Awww, you say, how adorable. Well in case you have not heard the controversy which stemmed from Berlin a few weeks back, Knut has caused quite a stir over...
View ArticleWarning Label’s for Adoptees
Im starting to think that with all this talk of adoptees “wreaking havoc” (see Julie) on other’s lives by the mere fact of existing, perhaps we should all petition our congress people to pass a law...
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