Nobody has any guarantees in this war-torn world.
An Autism Mom’s Cancer Journey Continues
I’m still waiting for the genetic test and its (possibly life changing) results. Will I need more surgery? Are my son and daughter at risk?
I’m still waiting for the genetic test and its (possibly life changing) results. Will I need more surgery? Are my son and daughter at risk?
An Autism Mom Explains Breast Cancer to Her Daughter
Before I could explain my recent breast cancer diagnosis to Samantha, I had to understand it myself.
Before I could explain my recent breast cancer diagnosis to Samantha, I had to understand it myself.
Love Letter to a Difficult Mom
Mom was a natural at asking for more than I could deliver.
Mom was a natural at asking for more than I could deliver.
Autism and Aging Out
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month
Size Matters
In the best of all possible worlds, size should not matter any more than race, gender identity and sexual orientation.
In the best of all possible worlds, size should not matter any more than race, gender identity and sexual orientation.
Everyone Needs an Uncle Andy (or Aunt)
We met decades ago and he became a lifelong friend to me and my family. Like a modern-day fairytale, it all started with our parents many moons ago…
We met decades ago and he became a lifelong friend to me and my family. Like a modern-day fairytale, it all started with our parents many moons ago…
The Elasticity of Time
Time flies when you’re having fun—or even when you’re not
Time flies when you’re having fun—or even when you’re not
Home for the Holidays – Musical Rooms
Like it or not, my new job is Director and Choreographer in the Musical Rooms game.
Like it or not, my new job is Director and Choreographer in the Musical Rooms game.
Navigating Autism Dating Sites
Based on the responses I’ve seen so far, we are not inclined to pay close to $400 per year for the privilege of corresponding with potential autistic suitors.
Based on the responses I’ve seen so far, we are not inclined to pay close to $400 per year for the privilege of corresponding with potential autistic suitors.
Autism, Optional and Oxymoron
‘Optional’ is mostly always a lie.
‘Optional’ is mostly always a lie.
My Autistic Daughter’s Night to Shine
Samantha called the show “My Resilience and Inspirations” and chose “mantra” songs from a variety of genres that connected with the challenges she faced growing up on the autism spectrum.
Samantha called the show “My Resilience and Inspirations” and chose “mantra” songs from a variety of genres that connected with the challenges she faced growing up on the autism spectrum.
Behind the Scenes of an Autistic Performer’s One Woman Show
Dare I say she’ll offer some much-needed inspiration and joie de vivre at a time when we could really use it?
Dare I say she’ll offer some much-needed inspiration and joie de vivre at a time when we could really use it?
Things I Can’t Write About
Right now my personal issues are neither compelling nor inspiring.
Right now my personal issues are neither compelling nor inspiring.
An Autism Mom’s COVID Craziness
The good news is that our daughter Samantha is COVID negative. The bad news is that both of her parents have COVID.
The good news is that our daughter Samantha is COVID negative. The bad news is that both of her parents have COVID.
Autism, COVID and Freak Accidents
This unhappy word trio perfectly describes my life for the past two weeks.
This unhappy word trio perfectly describes my life for the past two weeks.