Thu 15 Jun 2006
I’m Cara McDonough, and this is my blog. I started writing online in 2004, when I was 26, to avoid ten-page emails to friends, in which I discussed everything from my philosophical quandaries to the latest fashion trends. Once I got over thinking it might be kind of self-centered of me to assume anyone might want to read what I had to say on the internet, I started a blog at my husband’s suggestion. “That’s right up your alley,” he said. He was right and I haven’t stopped since.
You can read about why my last name is spelled incorrectly in the title of this blog here.
Regarding what you might call my “professional” life, I’m currently a freelance writer looking to make it big. Just kidding. I’m simply trying to find my way in life, just like everybody else.
(But seriously, if you’re a well-known publisher who’d like to sit down and talk book deal, I’m all ears).
Also, if you’re great with computers and want to help me with any aspects of this website, let’s be friends. I’m not very tech savvy. E-mail and Microsoft Word, I’ve got down, but the rest is still a mystery.
Thanks for stopping by, and please leave comments. I love them.
If you’d like to contact me you can email crotondaro at yahoo dot com.
(By the way, I would love that, too, if you contacted me.)
September 7th, 2007 at 7:04 am
cara,
this is so random. i’m working on an italian villa in tuscany right outside of sienna. its really great. anyways, they want to partner with NIAF. Is that where your dad worked?
hope your move to CT went great!
I know Abby had a great time last weekend at the bay.
Julia
May 8th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Hey, you should update your bio
Some important developments since you first wrote it
September 1st, 2008 at 7:58 am
I read your article on natural childbirth in findingDulcinea, and wanted you to know about an upcoming event of significant importance — the Controversies in Childbirth Conference in Dallas/Fort Worth next March (see below).
Alan J. Huber, with whom I work, is the force behind the event, and is an articulate and passionate spokesperson who believes in the value of bringing together the entire childbirth industry at one time and one place for meaningful discussion and debate.
Al would be happy to take your call at (512)709-4022, and we would welcome your participation and coverage.
Many thanks.
Dave Kaminer
Controversies in Childbirth Conference Draws Broad Interest
Across Medical Professions, Across the U.S., and Across the Atlantic
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‘Working for a Better Tomorrow’ at Dallas/Fort Worth Event in March ‘09
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, June 16, 2008 – A month ago, when Alan J. Huber announced the first-ever conference organized to be an open forum for discussion and debate on “the crisis in childbirth in the U.S. today,” he expected to “open a scab that really wasn’t healing.” Since then, news of the event set for March 27-29, 2009 at the Fort Worth Convention Center has generated broad interest across medical professions, across the U.S., and across the Atlantic, surprising even the always-upbeat Huber.
“Over the past six weeks, I’ve taken part in birth industry events as far away as Scotland,” he said, “and everyone seems to know about the Controversies in Childbirth Conference (www.birthconference.org). Because this is the first time all parties are invited to present their viewpoints in an untainted, no preaching to the choir atmosphere, it seems everyone in childbirth is anxious to take part.”
Huber has received inquiries and requests to speak from doctors of obstetrics, midwives, hospital administrators, malpractice and other insurance providers, lawyers and advocacy groups.
“These people recognize the importance of working for a better tomorrow, and why it must be done today,” he said. “For a decade, the childbirth community has been backed into corners, enduring skyrocketing costs with diminished remuneration to providers. Now, finally, the entire childbirth community will be together under one roof to work toward finding common ground that benefits everyone, including parents-to-be, who have found their choices more and more limited.”
Cara, please note that Alan J. Huber is available for interviews. “I have no agenda . . . no axe to grind,” he said, “other than working toward achieving and maintaining the highest standards possible for childbirth in America.” Mr. Huber can also provide access to Conference speaker/experts.
and i would like a real e-mail address so as to keep you up to date on our progress. thanks. btw — i sued to live a block off the BU campus, right near T. Anthony’s!