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Will He Be Violent Like Me? Carlton’s Story

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Good Morning All! I wrote this article a year ago and thought it very pertinent to what is currently happening in the realm of autism politics. “What is happening? What did I miss?!” you ask, enthusiastically! Absolutely. NOTHING. The CDC … 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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Tex Talks With Kim Stagliano

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Kim Stagliano is the mother of three girls with Autism. I wanted that to be the first thing I said about her because while I find myself attending yet another of my own pity parties, I often see Kim out … Continue reading

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Ignorant Bitch

My husband and I were at a wine tasting event last weekend, when happenstance found me in a conversation with a retired high school teacher. She rushed compliments at me for working full-time and raising three young children. When talk … Continue reading

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Critical Thinking 101: The Vaccine Debate

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It appears that there is a great deal of consensus today on the idea that a large segment of the population is deficient in critical thinking skills. The funny thing is that I see this opinion espoused by people on … Continue reading

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JUICE ON!

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A great way to detox our children and to pack in much-needed nutrients for their nutritionally-depleted bodies is through juicing fruits and vegetables. As a means to do this, I began researching and talking with friends about juicing. A good friend … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: Happy Birthday Mr. Mamacita!

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Today is my husband’s birthday. He’s the man I fell madly in love with way back in 1997. The first time I ever saw him I said to myself, “I need to meet this guy!” Three months later a friend … Continue reading

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They Say (Revisited)

Flu Season is upon us, and with it comes the propaganda everywhere you turn about getting your flu shot. October is also Vaccine Injury Awareness Month. Just remember-What “They Say” isn’t Truth…. (Originally posted 8/9/12) They say high-pitched screams, fevers and … Continue reading

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Lessons of The Spring

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Growing up I read about Rachel Carson – the woman who spurred an entire environmental movement by authoring Silent Spring which was her fourth novel as a naturalist and marine biologist. “How cool that a woman did such a powerful … Continue reading

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I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar!!!!!!

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The alarm clock goes off. It is 5am. I get out of bed and make my way towards to bathroom for my usual morning routine. Today is no ordinary day though. Today I will push my body to the limit. … Continue reading

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