by Mary E. Ulrich | May 1, 2023
Part 1 Going to the family reunion, or not? My cousin rented her local swim club and invited all 26 cousins and their families for our annual family reunion. She scheduled it on a Saturday when many of my cousins would be in town. She is working hard to keep our large...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Apr 30, 2023
photo credit: Envios Ever wonder who puts all those flags on the graves of veterans? MEMORIAL DAY Like communities all across America, on Memorial Day our city holds a celebration to remember our basic values. A parade starts at the high school and ends at the...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Apr 29, 2023
I’m Memory of Bob Perske, a real hero to families and people with disabilities. Bob Perske is a pioneer, a storyteller and a “Group Man.” In his book, Circle of Friends, he tells the story of vulnerable people building circles of support. Bob wrote the following...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Apr 15, 2023
Summer Activities| A Mother’s Hope for Her Sons with and without Disabilities NOTE: This is when Tommy was 13 and Aaron 14 years old. Is summer different for kids with and without disabilities? This summer Tommy, my 13 year old son, … • Went to 2 weeks of Boy Scout...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Apr 1, 2023
Proust says, “The real voyage of discovery is not in seeing new lands, but in seeing with new eyes.” Can I love Aaron and hate autism? If I say, “I love my child, but hate cancer or heart disease…” many people would say that is okay. If I...
