They’re So Relatable!

when we are reflected in books & stories, we feel seen… I remember when I was growing up, there was something kind of nice to find someone else in the world who seemed to be like me, especially in their shyness or their awkwardness or even their sense of...

Changing the World

Today I’m feeling a wee sentimental and simply want to say that as we close in on the end of the summer and the end of the month, I find it amazing that I’ve been doing this blog for almost eight months. As much as these words are intended to highlight my remarkable...

Autism Level Unlocked

Aside from the benefits our girls’ counseling appointments afford, one of the other benefits they enjoy from these weekly times is the drivetime it provides because, as I’ve written about in previous posts, our girls love the opportunity to go for a drive, windows...

Triple Threat Teens

Perhaps because I am in my 50s, I am not ashamed to admit my love of musicals and musical theater. Actually, I more than likely would have admitted to this love even in my 20s or 30s. Whether it’s a stage musical on Broadway or Off-Broadway or a movie musical or even...

Whispers Beneath the Noise

One night not too long ago as I lay in bed, I was listening to the nightsounds outside our bedroom window. As I’ve mentioned recently, I have learned that certain songbirds, like mockingbirds and cardinals, add their songs to the evening repertoire of nature’s summer...