- 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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Josie 12/97-4/12
When we first got married, Todd did the rational thing to buy some time and push back the baby lust I was having. He got me a puppy. At the time we were clueless about pet stores and puppy mills … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, dogs, Uncategorized
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Saying Yes
Hello Asperger’s, Thank you for allowing me to walk with a girl who is so sweet, she absolutely cannot see bad in anyone. Even people who have been mean to her. Thank you for allowing me to bear witness to … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Asperger's, PANDAS, Uncategorized
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Open
So much has been going on. So much has not been going on. I’m in limbo. Last week Riley went to shadow for a day at a local special needs school. She was so excited. She had no qualms about … Continue reading
How to Afford Camp
Upon learning my kids are going to day camp for four weeks this summer, a neighborhood mother who is an acquaintance said, “Must be nice. We can’t afford camp.” Now, I’m just going to let the fact that her kids go … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, homeschooling, Uncategorized, whoop ass
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There seems to be a pattern
Chihuahua. The perfect hot water bottle.
Posted in appreciation, chihuahuas, dogs, dogs and kids, Uncategorized
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Blood Urea Nitrogen
8 hot dog buns in a pack. 30 people coming to the party. Normal BUN range is 8-30. BUN monitors a patient’s kidney function. That kind of thing. Thank you Mark Klimek.
Posted in appreciation, nursing, Uncategorized
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Ever have one of those really good days?
Today is a great day. Why is that? I don’t know really. It started with a major tickle fight between HT and I last night before bed. And that’s not code. We were really tickling. And only tickling. Wrestling. All … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Uncategorized
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Library Love
The library is one of my favorite places and always has been, as a child, and as an adult. No matter where I’ve lived. It’s been a place of respite. It was where I hung out in college, reading while … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Uncategorized
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Kristi
About 8PM last night I was inspired to go to the store to buy my kids a toy for their Easter Baskets. It was either Wal-Mart or Target, and I needed oil for the lawn mower as well, so I … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Uncategorized
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My Left Wrist
A little over a week ago I hurt my wrist. I’d been to an intense hot yoga class. I was keeping up, but barely. I had to stop a few times and put my hands on my hips, holding only … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Uncategorized, yoga
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Project Forgive
I’m supporting this project. Because I believe forgiveness is the most important thing we can do on this planet. When we look at another who bothers us and know without a doubt, that if we’d lived their life experiences, we … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Forgiveness, Uncategorized
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Mr. O’Rourke, on Perfectionism
The guy in the yellow is Mr. O’Rourke, my friend Ann’s dad. Ann and I were roomies in college. We grew up near each other but didn’t know each other prior to being roommates. She is nice, and she has … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Parenting, Uncategorized
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The Golden Hat
I simply couldn’t conceive of how devastating it would be not to be able to hear my childrens’ voices. Not to be able to communicate with one’s children, to hear them learn, grow, and express themselves verbally. – Kate Winslet … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, autism, book reviews, special needs parenting, Uncategorized
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Take Nine
My friend Cindy Washabaugh is part of a poetry group here in Cleveland. They call themselves Take Nine. They have been together for over a dozen years. There are nine members, thus the name. All of them are seriously talented. … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, poetry, Uncategorized, writing
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Dolphin Therapy Retreat in Cozumel, Sept. 2012
Today I am re-posting an entry I wrote last year about the wonderful Dolphin therapy experience we had in Cozumel, Mexico. Macy, the director of Living from the Heart is organizing another retreat for this coming September, and I wanted … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Dolphin Therapy, special needs, Uncategorized
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All I Wanted Was a Dishwasher
This is what it looks like when you tear out a wall oven that’s been there for decades Our house is about fifty, sixty years old. Solid bones, but lots of outdated areas. We’ve done a lot in the four … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Uncategorized
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40 Days to Personal Revolution
Tomorrow we have a final meeting/celebration to mark the end of the 40 Days program I’ve been participating in at Cleveland Yoga. We were buddied up with a partner on our first day, and my partner was Rachel. She’s cool. … Continue reading
Posted in 40 Days, appreciation, Uncategorized, yoga
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In My Mind We’re Fred and Ginger
Did I mention Hot Toddy and I are taking ballroom dance lessons? For one hour on Wednesday evenings, we meet in the cafeteria of a local high school. Our instructor is Mitzi. She’s a senior citizen. She’s about five foot. … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, dancing, Love., marriage, Parenting, Uncategorized
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Girls Who Read
This video was brought to my attention by Laura E. Goodin, Cafe Poet at Yours and Owls a hip little coffee shop in Wollongong. Laura is the coolest. She does cool stuff. She’s a great writer and a great teacher. … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Uncategorized, writing
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That I Would be Good
I was listening to a podcast podcast recently of Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith’s radio show. He was interviewing Alanis Morissette. I wasn’t really into her when she hit it big in the 90’s. I think the full force of her … Continue reading
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Posted in Love., Uncategorized
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