Blogging/Writing

Life Ran Away With Me

Life Ran Away With Me

“If you are a regular reader here, you might have noticed that my normally regular posting has been. . . Spotty.

Life has a way of running away with you. Or piling on more and more until you have to yell. “Uncle!” (I’ve never understood where that exclamation comes from. Anyone know?)” Read more. . .

A Broken Heart and a Refuge

A Broken Heart and a Refuge

“We had just found out the week before that we would be moving to Memphis TN. We were having profound difficulties with one of our children that I found devastating as a Mother.” Read more. . .

Special Needs and Disability Blogs I Love To Follow

Special Needs and Disability Blogs I Love To Follow

My Facebook feed is FILLED with blogs and writers that I love. Reading their words, laughing with them, feeling heard and like someone gets me or has put words to something I have struggled to put words to. They are people who are down to earth and are going to give it to you honestly. Read more. . .

No Time For All The Important Things?

No Time For All The Important Things?

They say that things that are truly important to you, you will find time for them. And that’s true.What they don’t tell you is that because that “thing” moved up in importance and was accomplished, one or two other “things” that may have had almost equal importance gets dropped. Read more. . .

How Autism, Surprise, and Avoidance Interact

How Autism, Surprise, and Avoidance Interact

We don’t like being knocked out of what we know, being forced to confront the unexpected. But we find ourselves there again and again. Those of us without Autism learn that sometimes when we interact with a new experience, it can turn out to be pleasurable. Those with Autism, often focus on the times it wasn’t. Read more. . .

No Matter Your Religion, You Are Welcome Here

No Matter Your Religion, You Are Welcome Here

“I may not agree with you. But this space is for you. You are welcome here no matter what your religious beliefs are. No matter what your culture is. Your life may be completely different from mine, but I find value in that. Come. Let’s learn from each other.” Read More-

A New Year, A New Start

A New Year, A New Start

“It means a lot to me that you feel my words are of enough value that you take a moment out of your day and spend time with me reading what I have to say, writing comments and sharing my words with others. Seriously, thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Read more-

Is It a Mid-Life Crisis? At Forty?

Is It a Mid-Life Crisis? At Forty?

A few weeks ago I had an epiphany about my life. They don’t come often, but it’s always interesting when those glimpses come. Suddenly the fog clears and you can see clearly what was hidden before. Perhaps turning forty has something to do with it? Read more . . .