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Settling Accounts

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Sometimes, we have to settle accounts: put things or people in place. Settling accounts can be a positive thing. It’s when you pay off your debts. In my personal battle to find the path to recovery and give my precious … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: But Why?

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Mei – “Mummy, why do we use arnica cream?” Mummy – “It’s good for bruises, sweetie.” Mei – “But why is it good for bruises?” Mummy – “Errr, it just is.” Unsatisfied with the answer, she looks it up in … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: Father’s Day Down Under!

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Happy Father’s Day! G’day mates! In Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. To all the Big Daddy Thinkers Down Under, Happy Father’s Day! Hope you get lots of … Continue reading

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The Fireflies

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A few weeks ago, Cupcake posted her blog about stolen childhoods.  It was a powerful piece that lamented the things that our kids miss out on, not only our children with autism, but their siblings as well.  But it also … Continue reading

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My Happiness Project

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 Last month, one of my dearest friends offered me a book called “The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin: a book about a woman who apparently had everything (a supportive family, a sympathetic husband, healthy kids, a good job, nice friends) but somehow felt … Continue reading

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Perspective

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A family friend just died of cancer.  A really good man who was fun and funny, who enjoyed life to its fullest, and whose warmth and generosity will not be forgotten.  I was really sad.  For his daughter, who is … Continue reading

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Thinking Moms, Thinking Daughters

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When you’re preparing for a revolution, what do you do first? Get your banner and posters ready of course! This Thinking Mom decided to make a homemade poster, unfortunately arts and crafts are not my forte. Not to worry, my daughters … Continue reading

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