- The day the child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise. -Alden Nowlan, poet, novelist, and playwright (1933-1983)
-
-
Recent Posts
Archives
- July 2017
- March 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
Meta
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Happy Birthday x 2
When I was 15, my mom had twins. For me, it was love at first sight. I remember curling my hair and putting on make-up before I went to the hospital to see them for the first time. I wanted them … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
13 Comments
He Left Me High and Dry!
I’m driving. We pull into the Whole Foods parking lot, he’s going to run in quick for milk. “Is there anything else we need?” he asks. “Well. The kids want to make apple crisp. I’ll need some….let’s see. I’ll need brown … Continue reading
Better Days Ahead, the Remix
* Yesterday I picked Riley up after school and once again she was in the sensory room crying. Once again the aide brought Seth to Girls on the Run(GOTR) for me while I helped Riley calm down enough to make … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, Girls On the Run
7 Comments
Better Days Ahead
Riley is having a very hard time transitioning back to school after missing two weeks for our service dog training. She is behind, behind, behind. Not in reality, but she thinks she is. She’s had meltdown after meltdown at school, one … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
24 Comments
Shower for One
I came around the corner of the kitchen and Todd was there. Hugging him I said, “I’m going to go take a shower.” He kept the hug momentum going and we stood there a few seconds. “I’m sorry you’re such a sissy,” I … Continue reading
No Contrast No Expansion
Contrast = Expansion Contrast = Expansion Contrast = Expansion When I remind myself of this, I feel better. When I can look at any problem, anything getting under my skin, and imagine it as the cause of my further expansion, … Continue reading
Sunday
A full on full, full day. First, Jingle and I went on our “avoiding squirrel” practice. We walked for well over an hour. I got drunk on fall leaves. Crimson and orange. Later it was chorus. Harmonies. Spirituals. Practice was held in the church … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
9 Comments
From Colbert: Sexual Orientation Orientation
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c The Word – Don’t Ask Don’t Tell www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Religion