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Tag Archives: Birthdays
What I Want in My Life
Ever since I wrote the post “A Question of Settling,” back in October 2016, I’ve been thinking about how I wanted the next phase of my life to look. I had intended to focus on this question over the holidays, … Continue reading
Late Bloomers
It’s a sad truth, but kids on the spectrum don’t often get invited to parties, birthday or otherwise. Over the years I’ve grown used to this difficult state of affairs–even as it continued to frustrate and sadden me. These children … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, My Life
Tagged Acceptance, Autism, Birthdays, Family, Gratitude, Milestones, Parties, Unplanned Life
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Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, March Update
As I described back in April 2014 (you can read the post here), I celebrated my 50th birthday with a year of activities, challenges, and FUN designed to honor this milestone. I called it Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, and … Continue reading
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Tagged 50th Birthday, Authenticity, Birthdays, Fun, Memoir, New Things, Poetry, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash–January/February Update
As I described back in April 2014 (you can read the post here), I’m celebrating my 50th birthday with a year of activities, challenges, and FUN designed to honor this milestone. I’m calling it Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, and … Continue reading
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Tagged 50th Birthday, Birthdays, Dating, Memoir, Self-Care, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash–November Update
As I described back in April (you can read the post here), I’m celebrating my 50th birthday with a year of activities, challenges, and FUN designed to honor this milestone. I’m calling it Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, and so … Continue reading
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Tagged 50th Birthday, Art, Bankhead Theater, Birthdays, Family, Firehouse Arts Center, Food, Harrington Gallery, Holidays, LUMA, Milestones, NaNoWriMo, New Things, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash–October Update
As I described back in April (you can read the post here), I’m celebrating my 50th birthday with a year of activities, challenges, and FUN designed to honor this milestone. I’m calling it Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, and so … Continue reading
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Tagged 50th Birthday, Autism, Birthdays, Creativity, Intuitive Painting, New Things, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash-September Update
As I described back in April (you can read the post here), I’m celebrating my 50th birthday with a year of activities, challenges, and FUN designed to honor this milestone. I’m calling it Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, and so … Continue reading
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Tagged 50th Birthday, Autism, Birthdays, Milestones, Special Needs, The Blank Canvas Blog Hop, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash–August Update
As I described back in April (you can read the post here), I’m celebrating my 50th birthday with a year of activities, challenges, and FUN designed to honor this milestone. I’m calling it Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, and so … Continue reading
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Tagged 50th Birthday, Birthdays, Memoir, New Things, Single Parent, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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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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