I love social media! And here’s why. It gives a voice to a cause or community that would otherwise go unnoticed. Once upon a time, only a bunch of guys in suits and big buildings were allowed to tell society the worthy causes of the world and too often, money or the potential to bring [...]
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May 27th
A World Created by You!
What is the best way to take control of a situation? Find your own solutions! Seems obvious, but it sure is hard for us to do. When life throws us a curve ball, we tend to hunker down, get scared and constrict. What we need to do is the exact opposite – reach out, help [...]
May 25th
We’re off and running! Go Becky!
It’s funny how things get started. Yesterday, I began a Facebook page to entice the producers of Glee to write in some friendships for Becky next season. The idea came from a reader of my blog, Give Becky A Friend . I love Becky’s character, and appreciate that Glee has included someone with Down syndrome [...]
May 23rd
Give Becky a Friend
*Side note: We started a Facebook campaign to get Becky some friends. Would love if you would “like” Glee – Becky Needs Some Friends! (the link is highlighted) Thanks. Here’s the blog! I’m a big fan of Glee. I love the singing and dancing and my favorite, the wickedly mean Cheerio Coach, Sue, has me laughing all [...]
May 20th
Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
Really, we all need to quit drinking so much of the Kool-Aid. It’s being dished out much too eagerly as of late and not just to the disability community. I have never seen our culture so in love with the stuff. It is usually served to people who have experienced a hardship and are raw [...]
May 18th
Death to Loneliness
I can’t think of many things worse than loneliness – can you? We weren’t made to be alone and we quickly realize this when we come face to face with a cloudy day, and an absence of activities and friends to join along. For people with disabilities, loneliness is more frequent and has far greater [...]
May 16th
Guest Blogger at Friendship Circle Michigan!
I was fortunate to be asked to be a regular blog contributor on the Friendship Circle Blog out of Michigan. Friendship Circle Michigan provides a wealth of information to families who have loved ones with disabilities. Their group of guest bloggers really provide great wisdom, insight and encouragement to families in Michigan, but also [...]
May 13th
I know it doesn’t make any sense.
Have you ever thought that the best answer is found where you least expect it. For the past six months or so, I have been battling some health issues. The doctors are having difficulty finding the source, but the pain is similar to arthritis (some actually is) and there are days when I hurt so [...]