Tag Archives: Gratitude

Katie Turns 13
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Posted on January 26, 2017 by

I am now in possession of a teenager. Part of me has no idea how this happened, and the other part knows exactly how it happened. My daughter and I are thirteen years older than we were when we first … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving
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Posted on November 24, 2016 by

Katie and I wish you a relaxing and abundant Thanksgiving! I’m terrifically grateful that Finishing Line Press accepted my manuscript a year ago and released my new chapbook, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, last month. It’s been an amazing journey into … Continue reading →

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School Update #1
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Posted on November 17, 2016 by

Four weeks ago, my daughter started at Open Mind School. So far, it’s been terrific, and every day I am more convinced that I made the correct decision when I placed Katie there. Here’s the message that I received after … Continue reading →

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It’s Here!
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Posted on November 6, 2016 by

At long last, my first poetry chapbook, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, is here! Yes, it’s a few months late. But does that really matter at this point? I can honestly say, no, it does not. Any pain and … Continue reading →

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The Waiting is (Almost) Over–An Update
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Posted on October 20, 2016 by

I am tremendously happy to share that next week my daughter will begin attending the fabulous Open Mind School (OMS). This innovative private school, located in Redwood Shores, uses technology and rapid prompting method (RPM) to teach children with various … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Is (Almost) Over
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Posted on September 29, 2016 by

Last Friday turned out to be a RED LETTER DAY in my crazy, unplanned life. First, my poetry collection, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, was finalized and sent to the printer. It should be ready to ship in … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the Park
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Posted on September 22, 2016 by

I wrote awhile back about the downside of Facebook, and how sometimes—not always, just sometimes—I get sad when I think of all the things I probably will never be able to post about. Then my unplanned life zigs when I … Continue reading →

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What Happens at Camp Arroyo, Stays at Camp Arroyo, Year 2
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Posted on August 11, 2016 by

This year, my daughter didn’t just survive, but truly thrived at summer camp. Once again, Katie attended Camp Arroyo, which is where the Exceptional Needs Network (ENN) holds its summer camp for special needs children in conjunction with the Taylor … Continue reading →

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Katie’s at Camp Arroyo!
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Posted on August 4, 2016 by

Yesterday I dropped Katie off at Camp Arroyo. This is her second time at the Exceptional Needs Network’s summer camp for children with special needs. To say she was excited would be an understatement. I was pretty excited too. (Still … Continue reading →

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Our Introduction to Rapid Prompting Method
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Posted on July 14, 2016 by

Remember when I said I needed to free my autistic daughter’s brain? (If you don’t, you can read that here. Don’t worry, we’ll wait.) Well, I think I’ve found the answer. Her name is Lenae Crandall and the technique is … Continue reading →

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