Communication: “A lottery winner in life”

Do you start out the day asking, “What is my purpose?” Sometimes that question will motivate me. Sometimes it is whispered in anger or despair; sometimes as a prayer for direction. But I wonder how I would ask about my purpose in life– if I could not...

Hand Therapy| Homework with a Bang

Hand Therapy| Homework with a Bang Life Long Learning| like it or not. Six weeks ago I fell and broke my wrist. Bad news is that it hurt like #$@! The good news is it’s healing well and gave me the opportunity to learn more about therapy. Hey, I’m a...

The Disability Shuffle: Dancing on a wall | Part 10

photo credit: Mini D The Disability Shuffle: Two steps forward, one step back. OR, One step forward, two steps back…. The frantic drumming of time passing pounds in your ears as you shuffle and twist and beg others to listen and join in your dance of survival....

Should I rent a billboard? Finding roommates | Part 9

photo credit: numberstumper Should I rent a billboard| Medicaid Waiver Roommates Part 9 This is Part 9 in a series of posts about moving my son Aaron, who has the label of autism, from his current residence to the county where we live. If you want the background click...

Roommate Hunt Continues: Medicaid Waiver Style| Part 8

photo credit: monkeyc.net Roommate Hunt Continues: Medicaid Waiver style| Part 8 This is Part 8 in a series of posts about moving my son Aaron, who has the label of autism, from one county to the adjoining county where we live. If you want the background click on...