MomDad, did you see that? That… thing. Tweet, pic, snap, story… whatever it was. Did you SEE it? Did you see it through the eyes of your child 20 years from now? Yes, we live in a world where everything we do, say – even think – is shared with the world. At least it seems that way much of …
Three Tips for Using Social Media, Plus How I Use it (FAQ)
updated February, 2019, originally posted in July, 2016 The other day, I saw an article about things writers should and should not do on social media. Of course, I clicked on it. After all, being the kind of writer that feels she continually has room for improvement, I read it, and then decided I’m good. Not because I can check …
News and Updates for August 2018
Hey everyone! How has your summer been? (Or winter for those down under?) May through June is typically when I take on a temp project that keeps me away from here, and this year was no exception. In addition, K graduated college with honors this past June, and we couldn’t be more proud! She spent the bulk of the summer …
Parenting is Hard (Graduation Ramblings)
In a few short weeks our daughter graduates from college. There are details to shore up, reservations to check, and a mound of packing none of us want to even think about after four years living on campus. Somewhere along the line we had this vision that once college graduation day came around, she’d also graduate into full adulthood and …
Baseball, Autism, and Cam’s Clubhouse: A Revolutionary Turn in Family Friendly Sporting Events
Our family has been living life on the Autism Spectrum for around two decades now. During this time much of the landscape has changed. “Awareness” and “acceptance” have become buzzwords, while what so many of us prefer is understanding for who we are and how we process this thing we all call life. Autism is not a trend; it’s part …
Part 3: Packing and Embarkation Day! Going on a Disney Cruise with Asperger’s
Ready, Set, Pack! Now that tickets are purchased, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll need to pack for your upcoming Disney Cruise! K and I are so excited for you! Since the Disney Cruise Line offers so many options when it comes to cruises (locations, length and times of year), it’s impossible to address every iteration for what …
Asperger’s and the Coming Flood
Recently my husband and I attended a viewing of “Keep the Change,” a film featuring actually autistic adult actors. After the credits several adults formed a panel, opening the floor to discussion of adults on the Autism Spectrum. One of the panelists, Nancy Popkin, the mother of a son with autism, advocate and employee of the Autism Society of NC, …
The YouTube channel is now live!
So, I did it. I finally listened to him and did it. Now, it’s all over the Internet. Am I embarrassed? Not really. What am I talking about? I started a YouTube channel. Who encouraged me to create it? My webmaster. No, really. (And I was supposed to give it a whirl many moons ago. Sorry for taking so long, …
New Aspie parent? Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone.
Your child was diagnosed with Asperger’s? She’s on the Autism Spectrum? And you’re feeling overwhelmed? You’ve got this – even if it feels like the world is slipping through your fingers. How can I dare say “you’ve got this” with confidence? Because I’ve been there – and I’m still there. Who am I? Who is our family? I’m glad you …
Happy 2018! Update: Where we’ve been, what to expect in 2018!
Hi everyone! I hope 2018 is finding you well and content! There is much to share with you; I’m not quite sure how to start. Against my better judgment, I’m bringing out the ol’ “listicle.” Not sure what a “listicle” is? It’s a list disguised as a blog post. Personally, I try to avoid ‘em, but there’s a bunch to …