It’s finally here! Tomorrow, Sarah’s Kitchen Creations will debut on the newly designed United Media Now website. (http://www.unitedmedianow.com)! You might wonder why we chose a cooking show. Well, that’s because I wanted to shake it up a bit? Take our learning out of the normal sterile and institutional system our loved ones have become accustomed [...]
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Jan 30th
The Fear of Fear
Why do we have such an aversion to fear? Not that anyone wants to spend a lifetime in it, but why do we try to avoid it at all costs? Worse yet, why do we run immediately to someone else to find our solution? Personally, I understand this way of thinking all too well. I’m a [...]
Jun 18th
Separating the person from the problem
I messed up recently. Personally, I think my recent blog post was spot on about outings for special education students. How I presented my thoughts, unfortunately, was spot off. The fact is, I cringe at the thought of my words hurting peoples’ feelings. I don’t much care if they get angry – but I do [...]
May 9th
The Real Meaning of Belonging? Guest Blogger – Anne Mitchell
Anne Mitchell has been a popular guest blogger on United Media Now and a regular commentator. Her insight into disabilities and our acceptance into society has always piqued my interest. Please join me in welcoming Anne once again as our guest blogger where she will talk about an exciting workshop she will be holding in [...]
Apr 27th
Forced Down Narrow Pathways
We stood there. Her hand felt warm in mine. Our eyes moved up the wall of the building. It was big….intimidating. We were told, “trust us” and we did, because these people were genuinely nice and their motives were absolutely pure. “Trust us.” The two simple words reassured us we should be there, even if [...]
Mar 8th
How the Pro-Choice Movement May Save our Babies
I promise…. my last blog on this subject. It’s just that in all my research for my other three blogs, I have stumbled upon something that is truly quite amazing. Maybe even a little reassuring so I felt I had to share it with my readers. It was when I got into the nitty-gritty of [...]
Mar 6th
The Holocaust Began with the Disabled
My very good friend told me what happened over a cup of coffee last week. “You know,” she said, “The Holocaust started with the killing of the disabled.” I looked at her in disbelief. “Are you sure?” I asked. “Yes.” She had gone to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC and they [...]
Mar 1st
Sorry – No Guarantees!
My blog post from Tuesday about the MaterniT21 blood test really resonated with my readers; the viewership broke every record - exponentially. During all the excitement, my husband decided to remind me, “You better follow up with something good on Thursday.” Thanks honey. The fact is, I can’t follow it up. There are volumes of emotions [...]