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Author Archives: Cynthia J. Patton
First Day of School
It’s August and moms across the country are posting smiling photos of their children going back to school. Some post “before”and “after” shots: their child at the start of kindergarten, and now, at the start of middle school, high school, … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, My Life
Tagged Autism, Back to School, Change, Fear, Milestones, School Photos, Sensory Integration, Special Needs, Transitions, Unplanned Life
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The Magic of Truth and Lies (and iPods)
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have magician and illusionist Marco Tempest, who blends cutting-edge technology with the flair and showmanship of Houdini. Through his art, Tempest creates a highly entertaining way to be entranced by the reality-bending tech magic … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Tuesdays with TED
Tagged Art, Creativity, Deception, Illusion, iPod, Lies, Magic, Marco Tempest, Memoir, Truth, Writing Life
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Our iPad Adventure Continues
Last Christmas I bought my daughter an iPad and if I was to sum up our experience to date it would be this: I don’t know how we lived without it. We both love the thing! Katie immediately began using … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, My Life
Tagged Apple, Autism, iPad, Milestones, Sensory Integration, Shrek, Shrek 2, Single Parent, Speech Delay, Unplanned Life
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How Photography Connects Us
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have photojournalist David Griffin who understands the power of photography to connect us to our world. In a talk filled with glorious images, he talks about how we can use photos to tell … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Connection, Creativity, David Griffin, National Geographic, Photography, Photojournalism, Story, Writing Life
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The FUN List
As I mentioned in my last post, when I was figuring out what I wanted to do for Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, I managed—sadly—to omit fun entirely. Sure, launching a project or doing something new can be fun, but … Continue reading
Once Upon a Time, My Mother….
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have storyteller and children’s book author Carmen Agra Deedy. She talks about the art of storytelling and spins a funny, wise, and luminous tale of parents and kids, starring her Cuban mother. … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Other Writers, Tuesdays with TED
Tagged Autism, Carmen Agra Deedy, Creativity, Cuba, Driving, Family, Immigrants, Letting Go, Mothers, Shame, Story, Writing Life, You're Going to Miss Me
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Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash-July Update
As I described back in April (you can read the post here), I’m celebrating my 50th birthday with a year of activities and challenges designed to honor this milestone. I’m calling it Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, and so far … Continue reading
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Tagged 50th Birthday, Birthdays, CAbi, Family, Gratitude, Milestones, New Things, Poetry, The Fun List, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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How to Stop Worrying and Love “Useless” Art
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have art expert Luke Syson who was formerly a curator of Renaissance art, of transcendent paintings of saints and solemn Italian ladies — serious art. Then he changed jobs and inherited a … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Tuesdays with TED
Tagged Acceptance, Bias, Change, Creativity, Expectations, Luke Syson, Writing Life
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Summer Fun
Sometimes, I have to admit, life forces me to try something new with my daughter, and virtually every time, Katie wildly exceeds my expectations. You’d think I’d remember this by now, but I almost never do. Which is why, perhaps, … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, My Life
Tagged Acceptance, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Expectations, Gratitude, Milestones, Unplanned Life
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Should You Live For Your Resume … Or Your Eulogy?
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have writer and New York Times columnist David Brooks. He is the author of Bobos in Paradise, On Paradise Drive, and the narrative of neuroscience, The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character and … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Other Writers, Tuesdays with TED
Tagged Acceptance, Authenticity, Creativity, David Brooks, Joseph Soloveitchik, Shame, Signature Sin, Writing Life
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