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Every school year I go into my son’s class to read to the kids. The topic? Autism. When he started elementary school, I hadn’t planned on doing this at all, but early on in his kindergarten year, I witnessed an … Continue reading
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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has made a national reputation for himself as America’s leading champion of the “nanny state.” In his 12 years in office he has banned the use of certain cooking oils in restaurants, required calorie … Continue reading
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I love Fall. The colors, the cooler temperatures and the beginning of the holidays are in full swing! I treasure this time because in Western New York, Fall is about 6 weeks long if we’re lucky–and then I’m pulling out … Continue reading
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I’ve been off the blogging circuit for a while to tend to my own health as well as care for my two guys, but I had to fire up Word and comment on something I saw in my feed. What … Continue reading
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Today is the birthday of Jupiter Hammon, the first African-American to publish poetry, so it’s the day that was chosen to celebrate Black Poetry and honor the contributions of all African-American poets to the world of poetry. I thought I … Continue reading
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Have you ever stopped to think of how many times a day you ask for permission to do something? How many times a day are you asked permission by someone else to do something? Could be a friend, spouse, sibling, … Continue reading
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So here’s my week in a nutshell. My parents, who planned to move in to help us with our son Noah’s growing medical needs while balancing the schedules and demands of our neurotypical children, finally sold their house after a … Continue reading
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As for probably all of us autism parents, the journey through autism is and has been the most life-defining experience I’ve ever had. I have spent innumerable hours researching the physical, medical side of autism, the emotional/behavioral side and, unquestionably most … Continue reading
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Essential oils work on the body, mind and soul. More than just a fragrance, essential oils have immense health benefits. They are easy to use, hassle-free and no side effects. I have been using lavender oil and tea tree oil … Continue reading
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Popping up through the news feed this Fall has been the tale of the NFL and their players settling the “Concussions Suit” for $765 million dollars. Admitting no wrong doing, the NFL settled with 4500 players after a judge ordered … Continue reading
