Category Archives: special needs

Plans for Camp

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

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 →

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Keri, Susan and Alex

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

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 →

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Clay 2011

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

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 →

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Man at the Market

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Michelle O'Neil

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 →

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Too Much Togetherness

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Michelle O'Neil

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 →

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