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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Matthew
This photo was taken in July at Todd’s parent’s 50th anniversary party. The man is Todd’s cousin Rob. His youngest son has cerebral palsy and other health issues. Rather than have him stuck in his new wheelchair, Rob carried him … Continue reading
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The Sessions
HT and I saw The Sessions over the weekend. It is the true story of a man who had polio when he was a child and spends most of his time confined to an iron lung. He’s never had sex, … Continue reading
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Are holiday e-cards the way to go?
Okay, I’m really not working for Melissa at Ardissa. I’m not getting paid. It’s just that she’s offering a special on her holiday e-cards today and I wanted to let you know, and also have a little discussion. They’re here!! … Continue reading
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Riley’s latest video
The following is something Riley has been working on. Film making is “her passion.” About her latest video, in her own words: This is a story about a girl who is bullied because of her weight and commits suicide. This … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving!
I’m thankful for everyone who reads this blog. May you have a happy Thanksgiving. May you remember to breathe. May you eat, drink and be merry. May you be in good health. May you know that you are loved. … Continue reading
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Thank you, that was three.
I love Seth’s teacher. Every morning the kids have a meeting, in which they sit in a circle and are given the opportunity to share. She picks the first kid, and the child shares something and then takes three questions … Continue reading
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Poses, Yolanda Dominguez, Messy Nessy Chic, and Us
I came across this post the other day at Messy Nessy Chic. It’s about “Poses,” a project of spanish artist, Yolanda Dominguez. I think by now we all know that models don’t really look the way they appear in magazines. Photo-shopping is … Continue reading
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Amber
My friend Amber is amazing. See for yourself as she speaks at the school her children attend. She has a story with so many layers, so much texture, you just wouldn’t believe it. There are few people who could have come … Continue reading
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Kirsten Fawcett-Dubow, social worker, Cleveland
I want to tell you about my friend Kirsten Fawcett-Dubow. She lives on my street and our kids are the same age and used to go to the same school. She co-founded the Girls on the Run chapter at the … Continue reading
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Spare Me Your Concern
The other day, I started reading a book recommended to me by a friend. It’s about an autism mom’s journey with her son. And before I could get very far, right there in the preface, she spoke of the poor … Continue reading
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OHIO EARLY VOTING
A two hour wait with a line around the block. I didn’t hear one person complain. We were surprised when we arrived to see Stevie Wonder walking down the street with a big entourage. He was just leaving. People were … Continue reading
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