- 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
My Apologies to Kelle Hampton
There is an opportunity for healing here. Recently I began following the amazingly beautiful blog of, Kelle Hampton. She’s a professional photographer. Her pictures are gorgeous. She has a little tow-headed three year old daughter, and the most exquisite baby girl born just … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, autism, Parenting
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July 4th
This morning, the kids took part in the Fourth of July bike parade on our block. Much care was taken to decorate the scooters in red white & blue streamers, USA signs, and patriotic elephants. Riley had her outfit planned … Continue reading
Posted in Cleveland, family
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Sometimes a girl just likes to dream about beautiful kitchens…
I spent a lot of time in the kitchen yesterday. My tiny, tired, and get ready for it… no-dishwasher-’cause-there-is-no-space-for-it kitchen. I know, I know. What was I thinking when we bought this house? I could click through this designer’s blog roll all day. … Continue reading
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Touche’
Since she was tiny, we have done our best to correct Riley when she says something inappropriate. We know her heart, and know she doesn’t mean it, but sometimes she just comes across as bratty or rude, and well…she needs … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, autism, Parenting
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Aspie Girls
Aspie Girl, left this comment the other day: I am an 18 year old with Aspergers. I have been staying at my dad’s house lately, but my mom called today to tell me she still can’t talk about the bike trail … Continue reading
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Got Milk Pants?
Those of you who read Jingle’s page know she was featured in a Fetching Tags contest a while back. Her taglines were “Comfort & Joy” for her collar, and “I’m Here For Riley” for her harness. Jen, of Fetching Tags … Continue reading
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Dance on over…
to Hopeful Parents today, would ‘ya? You can read about my boy. No, the video has nothing to do with the HP post, but I would be thrilled if it got you groovin’ a bit this fine day. Keb’ Mo’. Having … Continue reading
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Moving in the Right Direction
Since I talked with the campers last week, Riley has been jumping out of bed, getting dressed (in fly outfits, complete with accessories) with zero prodding, and she’s raring to go each morning. She is having a great time. Being understood is a good thing. … Continue reading
Posted in Abraham, Asperger's, law of attraction, Parenting
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One Foot in Front of the Other
~~ I’d been itchin’ to get out in nature. Every place we’ve lived over the last ten years, I have found it. Hiking trails. Streams. Trees. Oh the trees. I love them so much. I got teary looking at a … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, family, Parenting
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Walking the Tightrope
Second day of camp, I pick them up and Riley’s been in the office for the last hour. Her eyes are red. She’s spent. She won’t talk about it. Todd is home, so we drop Seth off, and I take my girl … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, autism, disclosure, family, Parenting
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On Camp
“Camp is kind of like school, except they don’t try to kill your creativity.” -Riley
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Off to Camp
Three hours a day, for the next four weeks. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
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Feeling Lost
Two days ago, we had a couple of hours to kill before the kids’ last dance class of the season. Since dance is close to the Botanical Gardens, and since we have a season pass, we decided to spend some … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, marriage, Parenting
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The Morning Song, Rickie Byars-Beckwith
One of the most poignant moments during the recent Great Lakes Unity Music Conference was when Rickie Byars-Beckwith asked if anyone had recently experienced the transition of a loved one. Two women stepped forward, both from our local Unity congregation. Both … Continue reading
Posted in singing, spirituality, Uncategorized, Unity church
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Fireflies
Somewhere in the darkness there’s a glowing that sounds buzzing to your ear It’s a friendly little fly that lights up its rear It’s a very friendly firefly that shines up the night And when they go they still light … Continue reading
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From Emmanuel’s Book
Each of you is a portion of God saying, “I will create.” It is quite impossible to recall at what point in your existence you, as part of God, decided to become human.
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Summer
So far, summer has been fantastic with a capital F! Hee-hee. It has been so nice to have some freedom. No schedule to adhere to (at least not until camp starts). I’ve given myself a pool pass as in, I’m not taking … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, family, marriage, Parenting
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We Want the Funk
Riley got two different Glee CD’s for her birthday. We were in the car a lot today and it was the first time I’d listened to them. Some of the lyrics are a bit “mature” for my sweet little petunia, and … Continue reading
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Riley’s Party at Cleveland’s Botanical Gardens
Today was Riley’s 10th birthday celebration and we did a low key party, at The Cleveland Botanical Gardens. We invited only as many as our two cars could carry, and a couple couldn’t make it, so it was just five besides Riley and … Continue reading
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