Tag Archives: Milestones

Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash–May Update
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Posted on May 29, 2014 by

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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The IsaBody Challenge–An Update
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Posted on May 1, 2014 by

Another thing that happened while I was absent from my blog is that I completed the IsaBody Challenge. In a 16-week period filled with holidays and celebrations—Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Katie’s 10th birthday (my baby turned 10, how did that … Continue reading →

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Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash–April Update
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Posted on April 24, 2014 by

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was going to celebrate my 50th birthday by planning a year of activities and challenges to honor this milestone. I’m calling it Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, and so far, as predicted, … Continue reading →

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How to Know Your Life Purpose in Five Minutes
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Posted on April 8, 2014 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have film and theater producer Adam Leipzig talking about finding your life purpose in five easy steps. Adam has overseen more than 25 movies as a producer, executive, and distributor. He also has produced … Continue reading →

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It’s My Birthday and I’m Not Crying
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Posted on April 3, 2014 by

I have been a very, very bad blogger. After a year and a half of nonstop blogging, somehow, without meaning to, I stopped writing. And in the blink of an eye, one week turned into two months. I’m not quite … Continue reading →

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Separation Anxiety–An Update
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Posted on October 24, 2013 by

I will admit that when I first thought about starting a blog, my thinking was more along the lines of “I should write a blog” than “wow, I can’t wait to do this!” I knew I needed a blog to … Continue reading →

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A Decade of Change
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Posted on September 26, 2013 by

Maybe it’s because I recently attended my high school reunion, but I’ve been thinking a lot about where I want to be next year when I turn 50. It seems impossible. How could I actually be 50? I find it … Continue reading →

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What Happened to August?
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Posted on September 12, 2013 by

Sometimes I find that as a special needs parent I focus so much on what needs to be done in the future, that I often lose track of how far we’ve come. I was given a little reminder this past … Continue reading →

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Fun at the Hardware Store
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Posted on April 17, 2013 by

I wonder at times how my assumptions and fears hold Katie back. I say this because every time a situation or a therapist has challenged me to increase the demands on Katie, she has sailed past my expectations without a … Continue reading →

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Everyone Loves Mr. F
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Posted on December 26, 2012 by

I didn’t think my decision on my daughter Katie’s classroom placement could get any more difficult. Then something happened that, if anything, left me even more conflicted than before. Katie adores her teacher, Mr. F. I adore him too. How … Continue reading →

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