I have watched the events after Michael Brown's shooting unfold. I have been purposeful in refraining from comment on social media sites and in groups, but I have been listening. I have heard two versions of the story surrounding Michael Brown's death. In one version, an unarmed black teenager was murdered by a white officer. [...]
Tag: difference
1 in 68…
Have you heard the latest news from the CDC? "One in 68 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a 30% increase from 1 in 88 two years ago, according to a new report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention." According to CNN's report of the CDC's latest findings: "This [...]
Change the way you look at things…
I love Temple Grandin. She is a great advocate for acceptance and nurturing of difference in all human beings, not just those on the spectrum. As such, when I saw a link on The Autism Site of a snippet of her interview with George Stroumboulopoulos I was compelled to click on it. Because I love [...]
#3 child, #2 son, #1 creative soul
I never ceases to amaze me how different all my children are. The family thread runs through them and connects them in varying ways that make them part of the colorful eclectic that is our family, but each stand as their own unique prism. I believe this is true of all people and all [...]
Authentic – without apology.
Have you ever felt like you don't belong - like you are the odd man out - like you stick out like a sore thumb? I have. Indeed, I often feel like that. It is not lost on me that I am peculiar...different...a curiosity. I recognize that my ability and desire to be "normal" decreases [...]
Wired differently…
My eternal crush…
If asked what famous (or infamous) person - living or dead - I would choose to spend an hour with I would not pause a single moment before exclaiming, "ALBERT EINSTEIN!" I have the crush of all crushes on Albert Einstein. Albert had such a beautiful mind and playful soul. I know what you are [...]
THE NEW FORTY 