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Category Archives: special needs
Plans for Camp
A friend recently sent me an e-mail about Bittersweet Farms. I love knowing a place like this exists. In looking for the YouTube code to embed the video above, I came across a number of programs which beautifully serve kids … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Asperger's, music, special needs, spirituality
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Keri, Susan and Alex
One of the fun parts about going to LA recently was getting to meet two women I’ve been friends with on line but had never met in person. Keri Bowers, (left) and Susan Levy. They had not met yet in … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Asperger's, autism, special needs
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Clay 2011
After our first disastrous run at homeschool clay class last year, I was afraid to ever go back. What seems to be true though…. is some of our most tumultuous moments appear to stick with me, way longer than they … Continue reading
Man at the Market
I took Jingle to the Farmer’s Market yesterday morning. After tactfully extricating myself from a conversation with my Mennonite friend who was adament animals have no souls, I walked around with purpose, gathering my wares. -Beets -Potatoes -Onions -Bread -Butter “Good … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Service dogs, special needs, spirituality
Tagged Parenting, service dogs, special needs
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Too Much Togetherness
Day six of being together 24/7 in a small hotel suite. I can feel myself gasping for breath. Not literally, but I do feel a slow suffocation. I’m out of my element. We can’t go out to eat (per Seth’s health … Continue reading
Posted in meditation, Parenting, special needs, spirituality
Tagged meditation, Parenting, special needs
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