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This is what Riley looked like when I started blogging in 2006. She was six years old.  Seth was four. Over 3000 posts later (and many more never published), I feel it is time to stop. Blogging has been a huge part of … Continue reading →

It is always such a treat for me when my former theater professor writes a new book of poetry. I was fortunate to do a work study in the theater, and we worked side by side for a couple of semesters. … Continue reading →

Many of you know Todd is a hospital pharmacist who works evening shift. For the past couple of years he has worked 7 long days on/7 off. During his 7 off, he usually did some overtime. He has worked every other weekend for the last … Continue reading →

When Riley was a wee screaming peanut, we met Stacey, a young occupational therapist who would change our lives. She was the first one to take us seriously about Riley’s intense meltdowns. She explained sensory integration dysfunction and talked to us about what it might feel … Continue reading →

over at Hopeful Parents.  xo Love.

Last night we did something crazy. We went to Lilith Fair. Outdoor concert, six hours long. Loud. Both kids did AWESOME. I was there for Marty and Emily of the Dixie Chicks Courtyard Hounds.  So much more to say about … Continue reading →

I started this blog because author Jennifer Lauck suggested I do so. I was one of her first writing students, and at my second or third workshop, she said all of us should be blogging. Oh, the thrill, the first time … Continue reading →

At camp this year the children learned about the music of Bali, Greece and the 1940’s. Thus, I give you Pensylvania 6-5000, in a toga.

Today was the last day of music camp for the kids. The end of camp performance, Zeus Lost in Cleveland featured none other than Riley O’Neil in the female lead role of the Greek Goddess Herra. This morning, she woke up early … Continue reading →

At church on Sunday, Riley was very snugly. She’s so calm there. She seems to enjoy sitting with her family, taking in the message, enjoying the meditation, Jingle at her feet. So we were sitting there, side by side, my arm around … Continue reading →

  A) Because he adores his mother, and especially loves her taking pictures of him. B) Because his mother is beautiful. C) He’s in a state of appreciation for all his mother does for him. D) He’s forsaken his mother, developed a … Continue reading →

I found this video while trolling author Laura Munson’s blog roll. It is a montage of many, many beautiful faces. All beautiful. All different. The differences are what make us beautiful. Amen.   *The Beauty of Different, a book by Karen … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

“Camp is kind of like school, except they don’t try to kill your creativity.”                                                            -Riley

                                  Three hours a day, for the next four weeks. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.