John&Nina

"I have to say, Madonna, that's a brave thing that you did,'' Winfrey said. "This audience, I know, applauds you for it.'' You just had to know that Oprah wouldn't get tough with the Material Girl. As usual, "the media" is to blame for Madonna's troubles. Not her own poor choices, not her questionable dealings in Africa. It's the fault of the media, that same group she so shamelessly seeks out in her endless attempts to sell herself, her books and her albums. I get sick of that line. Now she's a "hero" to Oprah and her minions. This whole episode is very disturbing.

Here's a story from the Associated Press about the very issue of Madonna and the wisdom of allowing her to do what she has apparently done. Frankly, this whole issue of celebrity adoptions has been gnawing at me for a while. If any of us did half of what some of these folks did (can you imagine swapping spit with your brother in front of your social worker???), we would have been turned down in a heartbeat. Money and celebrity buy a lot of things -- including, apparently, children.

Lori and Sam, Congratulations! This is thrilling news. Our stroller is now full!!!! Enjoy this time with your little one.

Yeah! The gal in that New Jersey couple is my old college roommate, Christine. She's the one who told me about Abrazo last year. I can't tell you how thrilled I am for them. They are such great people and deserve all the happiness in the world. Thank you, Elizabeth and staff, for helping to enlarge their family. I know it will be a very happy one. Nina