Written by on 01/16/2020

{SQT} Being Small Time Famous and The Ripples We Don’t See

Seven Quick Takes

Another week, another post about approaching deadlines. Okay, not just deadlines, I’m also writing about a funeral so, good times all around. 1.In order to make sure I’m making progress on my manuscript, I’m back to writing every day, ideally for at least two hours, while the boys are at school. Since that’s a large Read More

Written by on 01/09/2020

{SQT} My Family Tree, Stomach Bug Free, and Kids With Greed

Seven Quick Takes

Back this week with some original scented Quick Takes. Almost got the title to rhyme too. 1.Last week my sister discovered after several hours on Ancestery.com that we’re 1/16th Jewish. Russian Jews to be exact. Tony casually wondered if that degree of Jewish-ness was enough to get one killed under the Third Reich, which led Read More

Written by on 01/02/2020

2020 Vision

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How is it already time for another New Year’s Resolutions post? I blinked and 2019 was OVER. Time to reflect, choose a new beast, and think about what I want to accomplish this year. Previous years posts: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Last year at this time, we had just closed on our Read More

Written by on 12/27/2019

{SQT} Home Movie Edition

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Merry Christmas!!! I can’t believe it’s already been a week since I last promised you some late Quick Takes. But never fear, I’m delivering this week in the form of a video. I wanted to make a better effort to shoot some pictures and videos of our family’s holiday celebrations this year because it’s our Read More

Written by on 12/13/2019

{SQT} I Don’t Even Remember What’s Going On Anymore

Seven Quick Takes

Happy Feast of St. Lucy! I hope your day included fresh baked goods, whether from a can that explodes when you open it, or mixed from scratch. Maybe you had a daughter in a crown that served you, or maybe you munched down on St. Lucy cake piecemeal among school, sports, and family commitments like Read More

Written by on 12/06/2019

Tiny Tim and the Blind Boy: Why the Types of Stories We Tell About Disabled People Matter

Seven Quick Takes . SMA Posts

Earlier this week, a new acquaintance, who’d just learned about my background as a special needs parent and my writing on the subject forwarded me an email message he’d received from a friend. He thought maybe I would want to include it on my blog or in my book. He was right. I do want Read More

Written by on 11/29/2019

{SQT} Thankful

Seven Quick Takes

Last week was the grumpy Takes post. This week, I didn’t want to subject y’all to that again even though Teddy developed a stomach bug on Monday and is still sick as of this post. (Thankfully, Fulton had no more symptoms and is still healthy.) But yesterday was Thanksgiving, and Sunday starts the new liturgical Read More

Written by on 11/22/2019

{SQT} Over It

Seven Quick Takes . SMA Posts

***SIGH*** 1.I know I’m supposed to be a pro with this whole special needs parenting thing, and if you want advice on in-patient hospital stays, I’m your gal! But frankly, I’m just over it right now. Even when you have a routine down and the hospital staff all recognize you, it’s hard. I don’t like Read More

Written by on 11/15/2019

Parenting Advice 17 Years in the Making

Humor . Parenting . Seven Quick Takes

I’m just an average parent with five children, but I feel overly qualified to offer you parenting advice. A few friends agreed and asked me their most pressing questions. Here’s what they, and any parent fresh out of boxed wine, should do. I would LOVE advice on how to convince children (7 year old girls Read More

Written by on 11/07/2019

{SQT} Book Deadlines, Paperwork, and Enrichment Activities

Seven Quick Takes

The boys were off school this week so my productivity has been in the toilet, or at least it seems that way since now I’ve come to depend on those few quieter hours during the day to achieve anything. Welcome back ‘living in pajamas’! I’ve missed you! 1. When my post went live last Friday, Read More

Written by on 11/01/2019

{SQT} Costumes and a Launch

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Happy Feast of All Saints! It’s November and I’m done making costumes- huzzah! (There is the All Saints party at our church this Sunday, but I believe only Teddy is dressing up and recycling a tunic and armor from previous years with Tony’s help- huzzah!) While there are still a lot of capital letters and Read More

Written by on 10/24/2019

My House Is Still A Mess In October

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Halloween is less than a week away which means our dining room is littered with bits of cardboard and duct tape. Even though everyone seems to settle on costumes earlier than they used to, I still can’t seem to start assembling anything until the middle of October. It wouldn’t be such a big deal if Read More

Written by on 10/17/2019

When Life Gives You Lemons, or a Lack of Parking, Make Lemonade with Lady Liberty

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As is tradition in our home, last Friday, I took Fulton to NYC for his 11th birthday present. …at least that was the plan. Honestly, I’ve been worried about this trip ever since Fulton turned 10. I wanted him to experience all the fun, wonder, and excitement his older siblings had on their trips, but Read More

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