Category Archives: 2019 Thinking Moms’ Authors

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Let’s Start This FUA Friday off Right!

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When Patrick was four, he still had hardly put two words together. I got a little overzealous with the abundance of organic sweet potatoes I could get at the grocery store and started baking lots of fries. Then I found … Continue reading

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A Second Chance

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My heart raced and I was in full-blown panic mode.  Pregnant.  Again.  “Dear God, what are we doing?” I kept thinking to myself.  How could I bring another child into the world?  My mind raced 24/7 with thoughts of how … Continue reading

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Thai Grilled Beef Salad

The Thinking Moms’ are getting ready for summer! The Rev is on a healing journey. Princess has found a new hobby – juicing. Poppy is walking the walk and going gluten-free. Savage is traipsing the Farmer’s Markets.  Mountain Mama’s got a whole strategy for summer survival. And Sunshine, well… … Continue reading

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All or Nothing

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It’s always been my personality to give it my all, or nothing at all.  As a kid, I would throw myself into play with reckless abandon or shrink away into the background so as to avoid notice.  People know me … Continue reading

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Vacation

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I was in need of a break! After four and a half years of doing biomed, and several years before that doing autism in general, I was exhausted, tired, burned-out, and in need of a break. Everything in my life … Continue reading

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A Childhood Stolen

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As a kid, I remember spending my days playing outside, eating ice cream bought from the Good Humor man, swinging as high as I could before  jumping off, playing softball in the intersection, catching lightning bugs and playing freeze tag … Continue reading

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“She died”

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 There comes a time when, inevitably, we have to teach our kids about loss.  I’m not talking about a beloved action figure or that perfect pillow, although I realize the loss of those things can be devastating, but how do … Continue reading

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Autism and the Church, Part III

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I was very amazed at the outpouring of responses I received to my first “Autism and the Church” post.  I cannot thank you enough for the amazing feedback.  It strengthened my resolve to explore this issue further, not just for … Continue reading

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Malaysian-Style Bone Broth

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Sup Tulang is the Malaysian version of bone broths. It is a traditional recipe, a humble but nutritious broth eaten for generations as comfort food. In Malaysia, you will find Sup Tulang sold in road-side stalls as well as in chic cafes. Sup Tulang (pronounced soup … Continue reading

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Thinking About The Earth On Earth Day

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Earth Day. Happy Earth Day. A day in which the people who still respect our undeniable interconnectivity with this planet try to remind us to THINK — to think about the small slice of time Man has walked this planet, … Continue reading

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