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Young and 17

Young and 17

Young and 17 A year goes by quickly. When you’re amid the daily grind you do not think about it and then – you look up and time has moved on. This year our daughter successfully completed 11t...

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These 3 words

These 3 words

These 3 words This week my husband and I celebrated 27 years of marriage. It was not our typical celebration. We are usually out of the state or sometimes country exploring and taking time to be pr...

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YES!

YES!

YES! I cannot lie, I live for these moments. You know when your kid – no ALMOST adult-tells you, ALL is well! There were and are so many times when I think about my daughter’s journey. As I r...

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It will ALWAYS be ALRIGHT

It will ALWAYS be ALRIGHT

It will ALWAYS be ALRIGHT This week was a WEEK. Nothing really different- just the day to day grind and balance. I am always mindful that life has a way of humbling you. Just when you believe you a...

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Happy Feelings in the Air!

Happy Feelings in the Air!

Happy Feelings in the Air! So, my husband and I do not get away often together but when we do we put our WHOLE heart in it. This weekend was a whirlwind! We spent quality time with some of our dear...

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To the Class of 1993

To the Class of 1993

To the Class of 1993 This weekend marked my 30th class reunion. I had an incredible time with old friends, classmates, and peers. You have the usual conversations about where you are, what you are ...

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Pure Joy!

Pure Joy!

Pure Joy! We have these moments in our lives that we just cherish. There is no way to explain them other than to say that they are PURE JOY! It has been 30 years since I graduated from college this...

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SLOW DOWN

SLOW DOWN

SLOW DOWN Everyday in every way we RUSH! We RUSH through breakfast. We RUSH to get to through morning traffic. We RUSH to get to the meeting or to make it through the meeting to get to the next mee...

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Trust your Instinct!

Trust your Instinct!

Trust your instinct! So Of course it is autism awareness month. Every year in this particular month my email is flooded with other advocates and parents searching for answers. I always wish I had m...

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Mommy Moment!  Do IT Chloe!

Mommy Moment! Do IT Chloe!

Mommy Moment! Do IT Chloe! My daughter, a Dramaturgical Consultant for “The October Storm” at Raven Theatre So I LIVE for the moments. My daughter Chloe is constantly telling me to get a life &#821...

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