Room Redo

When we built our current home in 2000, Micah was given his own room painted Robin Egg Blue with a red carpet. Although his bedding

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Twists and Turns

Living with autism for over thirty years has brought many different experiences into our lives, some dark and heavy and others, like the discovery of

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A Beard

For years Micah’s shaver sat on the shelf in his bathroom, used by myself or his personal care attendants to shave him each morning before

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Photographic Memory

Years ago, I read Temple Grandin’s autobiography “Thinking in Pictures” in hopes of not only learning more about this brilliant woman with Autism, but also

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Lower Lows /Higher Highs

I believe, in general, that I am a “glass half-full” personality. At least that is what I am blaming my overly optimistic hope for a

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Wrong Order

During the pandemic we turned Friday night into “take out food night” at our house, alternating food choices based on the restaurant of the week

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The Power of Names

As a non-speaker, Micah has gone through life not addressing others by name. I know he has known the names of his family members etc.

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Super Glue Rescue

I arrived home to a disturbing scene: Erin’s white car was parked in the driveway with the passenger side covered with streaks of what looked

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Roller Coaster Days

I recently received a letter from a dear friend who follows my blog. It is always a treat to get letters in this era of

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