A Retrospective Parenting & Relationships

Thanks Giving

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November 9, 2009

Originally published November 9, 2009

I’ve just come back from a funeral for a man who helped R and I and some other great people make a great thing happen…

A Retrospective

Chapter Two, Paragraph 3

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November 7, 2009

Originally published November 7, 2009

So it has been awhile. I feel like I did when I laid my journal down and didn’t pick it up again for a very…

A Retrospective Parenting & Relationships

The Death (and Re-birth) of Hope

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April 24, 2009

Originally published April 24, 2009

I found myself in an emotional state tonight, so what better way to get me outside of myself than by delving deep into someone else’s…

A Retrospective Personal Growth & Spirituality

A Little Reminder

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April 3, 2009

Originally published April 3, 2009

As I was lying in bed the other night I decided to give myself an impromptu feel-up in the form of a breast self-exam. Arm…

A Retrospective Autism & Disabilities Parenting & Relationships

Burning Down the House

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March 17, 2009

Originally published March 17, 2009

The other day, as I sat in speech therapy with my vivacious, rambunctious, fuller-than-life child (don’t pretend you don’t know who I’m talking about) while…

A Retrospective

Oh God, my leg!

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March 17, 2009

Originally published March 17, 2009

You ever have those moments of unspeakable stupidity? You know, those moments when you are glad there was no one there to witness them, or…

A Retrospective

I’m Heading to Florida!

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March 6, 2009

Originally published March 6, 2009Oh yes, I’m heading to Florida, where my Mama awaits in all her forgetful glory. And the kids are. staying. home. One week and no…

A Retrospective Parenting & Relationships

How Many Parents…

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March 4, 2009

Originally posted Wednesday March 4, 2009

…have to argue with their child to get the chicken out of the car? I actually had that argument with my eldest. And yes,…