If I had to dream up the perfect day it would include sun and sand and a fruity drink and a book to read or maybe a warm cottage with a fire and wine and a book to read or even just a few hours in a coffee shop with a latte and a book […]
Ready to listen
I used to be very timid in my writing, I was careful and deliberate and thought more about the reader than about what I wanted to say. Grammar has always been my strong point and I would get caught up in form and punctuation and ultimately, lose the feelings I wanted to convey. Often the […]
Could I be a throat puncher?
While at Blogher this summer I had the chance to meet all kinds of bloggers who I had chatted with online for years. I also had the chance to chat with bloggers in person who I had never talked to via the internet. I met one such blogger and the beginning of our conversation went […]
Space
I’ve been in a strange space lately or maybe for months. I haven’t written Funny or Silly in ages and sometimes I feel bad just writing through grief. Like maybe I’m selfish with this place and should be handing out laughter instead of tissues. But I think our Winter is finally ending or maybe I’m […]
My favorite gluten free foods
I’ve been gluten free for at least five years now. I’d love to say that I’ve adjusted and don’t miss a good loaf of bread. But realistically I’d still hug a hot pretzel if my stomach wouldn’t feel the effects of it for a week. I miss all kinds of carb-filled foods but over time […]
The Perfect Gift
In less than two weeks Ashlyn will be 16. I can hardly believe it. For her 16th birthday I wanted to create a gift for her that would include everyone who knows and loves her. A Bellflower Book was the perfect solution. Through Bellflower books, you can invite as many people as you would like […]
A Special Thank You
Last weekend someone I have come to know through blogging and twitter ran a marathon. The day before this marathon she asked for running buddies, people who would take a mile and motivate her to get through it. I asked: (The 11th is Hadley’s Angel Day, a day I dread as much as a cherish.) […]
One Moment
There is one moment from the Walk that I have to share because I can’t stop thinking about it. We went home with our two, one pink and one blue, and another little girl got her pink balloon after all.
Easter and Autism
Today I am telling the story of our autism journey in the Mommy Moments series at Confessions of a Vi3tbabe. I was so honored when Vi asked me to share our story for Autism Awareness month and think it is very fitting that our post is up on Easter. Autism never takes a vacation day, […]
Why Flash Mobs Make Me Cry
The obvious answer to this would be, because everything makes me cry. I have to say though, choking up after watching my first flash mob scene on Oprah had me wondering what exactly my problem was and if, the fact that flash mobs make me cry means I am truly an emotional basket case. Then, […]