- 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)
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Author Archives: Michelle O'Neil
If You’re Thinking of Beginning a Yoga Practice
I took my first yoga class in 1998 as an elective when I was in nursing school. Twice a week, I was mandated to be on a mat, for 1.5 hours. Pure heaven for a stressed out student. I have … Continue reading
Posted in 40 Days, Uncategorized, yoga
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Day 11
I got my hair cut yesterday. I got it chopped. Like, it was down mid-back and now it’s not even past my shoulders. I went in, thinking I was getting a trim. And then, right as she was starting to … Continue reading
Posted in 40 Days, yoga
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Together, 24/7
What is something in your life that you have an attachment to that is somewhat limiting your vitality? This was our question to ponder at last night’s 40 Days weekly meeting. Mine is that I am the only person in … Continue reading
Posted in 40 Days, homeschooling, Parenting, special needs, special needs parenting, yoga
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Whitney’s Dead. I’m assuming it was drug related…
During the twenty-fifth and final season of her epic talk show, Oprah interviewed Whitney Houston. For Whitney, it was a “comeback” type of thing. For the Oprah show, it was a “big get.” During the interview, Whitney sat there, pretending … Continue reading
I’m a little loopy after IVIG, but Seth…he’s fine.
Seth had his third IVIG infusion today and it went well. Todd made sure to get the morning off so he was there for moral support. We went at a slower rate, and even had to slow that down when I … Continue reading
Posted in 40 Days, appreciation, IGG deficiency, IVIG, special needs parenting, Uncategorized, yoga
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40 Days
This is how it happens to me. I have an inkling. Some little voice, tapping at me. Do it. I try to talk myself out of it. A million reasons why it isn’t “the time.” Then I find myself on … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, spirituality, Uncategorized, yoga
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Meaningful Jewelry for your Valentine
There is still time to get the woman in your life beautiful affordable jewelry from artist/designer Zoey March before Valentine’s Day. Zoey is a dear friend of mine from my DC days. But you should only order her jewelry if your … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, beauty, Uncategorized
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Do No Harm (Phenergan IV Push)
Since Seth’s bad reaction to his IVIG I have tried to get in contact with the doctor who ordered it. He was not there the day of the reaction. Another doctor was on call. I wanted to make sure he … Continue reading
Pinterest and the Law of Attraction
Pinterest. You kind of have to do it to really understand it. Basically you can take whatever images appeal to you and post them to different boards(of your creation), and categorize the boards anyway you want, and create really cool … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, law of attraction, Uncategorized
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I love me some Cory Booker
He’s intelligent. He’s elegant. In my book he 100% cancels out Jersey Shore. Civil rights. They’re for everyone.
Posted in gay rights, Uncategorized
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“Mommy will never forget you…”
We are half way through Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth book. So far, I’ve read every one of them out loud to my children. Sometimes we snuggle up on the bed. Sometimes I read during … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family, Parenting, Uncategorized
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Using Technology to Communicate with Your Developmentally Disabled Child
On Feb. 14th, Elizabeth Aquino, writer of the beautiful blog a moon worn as if it had been a shell, will be co-hosting a webinar on using technology to communicate with your developmentally disabled child. Details can be found in the link above. … Continue reading
Posted in special needs, Uncategorized
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Lube, Sugar Water and Shrinkage
Yippee had a bit of a “problem” recently. We don’t know how it happened, no one saw a thing, but suddenly, Yippee was very “out there” and it would not go back “in there.” This is how I found myself, … Continue reading
Posted in chihuahua penis, chihuahuas, Uncategorized
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“It takes a child to raise a village…”
In a recent dedication ceremony at Agape International Spiritual Center in LA, the little girl being welcomed into the community is a RIOT. Her name is Lucia. Click here, and just below the pause button you can drag the video to … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, spirituality, Uncategorized
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Lydia and Elsie P.
Our friend Lydia’s beloved cat has died. If you don’t know her, Lydia is a young adult who has autism. She is a fine author and blogger. Although Elsie P. was ill, she stuck around for the longest time, held … Continue reading
Posted in Love., special needs, Uncategorized
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Gentle, gentle
So the other day when Seth had a bad reaction to his IVIG infusion, Todd slipped out during the ordeal and took Riley to the orthodontist before they closed for the weekend. It was imperative they correct a couple of stray … Continue reading