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Welcome Post
Welcome to my blog where I will share life with you. I will come to you on Mondays for my Monday MeMo. I know what you’re thinking: memo, like memorandum. Sort of. Memos are more of a brief communication or report, typically in an office. I have never been known to be brief in thought…
Roses Have Thorns
MeMo: Roses Have Thorns One day, I was at an appointment, doing the intake paperwork when the employee asked me a slew of questions. In the process of the conversation, it came up that my daughter had been diagnosed with Autism. The lady said, “I’m sorry.” I replied automatically, “Thanks.” My breath caught in my…
Paint Your Canvas
Paint Your Canvas is about a time I share renovating my kiddo’s room and paralleling thinking about my life and legacy I’m leaving behind.
Snorkeling: The Epic Flipper Rescue
I share a personal story about rescuing a flipper while snorkeling and parallel the adventure as I recall the journey and sacrifices it took to get to where we are today.
Sunflower Lanyard: Hidden Disabilities
Grass Green Lanyard with Yellow Sunflower petals with a brown middle. This is the Hidden disability lanyard.
Snowflakes Understanding Our Unique Self
Snowflakes help us understand that being unique helps us understand our sense of self.
Like a Caterpillar Emerges as a Butterfly It’s OK to Be in Your Cocoon
I’ve been like a caterpillar making my way through life. It’s OK to be in your cocoon in order to emerge as a butterfly you’re meant to be.
MeMo: Occupational Therapy and SPD
Using play therapy to make progress with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder/Differences (SPD)
Autism: Sensory Processing Disorder/Differences
Fresh apples versus dehydrated apples? They are not the same thing for a person who struggles with sensory issues related to food. Join me as I walk through Sensory Processing Disorder/Differences (SPD), especially related to food.
MeMo: Cookies for Santa, Birdie’s Bar Cookies
Today I’m going to share our family chocolate chip bar cookie recipe in time for the holidays. These cookies are a family favorite. I’ll share the recipe as well as the tips I learned along the way to make sure you get the best result for them. I hope you enjoy them as much as…
Aviation SWAG!
Merchandise with Airplanes NEW AVIATION SWAG! It’s currently Oshkosh week in July of 2022 and hundreds of individuals from the aviation community gather in Oshkosh, Wisconsin USA for the annual event. Whether you’re attending or not, you can still enjoy shopping for some new merchandise with airplanes from the comfort of your home. I have…
