Monthly Archives: March 2012

Flappiness Is… a Guest Post, Autism Awareness and the Ageless Wisdom of Margaret Mead!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead ~ Thirty Days of Autism is one year old today: Happy Birthday Dear little blog!! We have close to … Continue reading →

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The Wing: Tales from an Aspie Childhood

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

When they were children, The Amazing Craig and his brother were the kind of trouble that I can only imagine: double-trouble, creative, full of vision, and fearless. When Craig was around 10 he learned about flight and lift and aerodynamics … Continue reading →

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Lego, Star Wars, and Duct Tape: A Rainy Day Collaboration

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

It is Spring Break but apparently no one let the season coordinator know! It is beyond just a bit rainy – to which we are pretty accustomed in Vancouver. No, it is not just rain: it’s cold and sleet and … Continue reading →

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Defining Normal: Who Says I want to fit in… thinking about perspectives…

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

Defining Normal: Who says I want to fit in… thinking about perspectives Originally Posted on April 17, 2011 – This post has been republished as part of the Define “Normal” Blogging Challenge started by my wonderful blogging friend Renata over at … Continue reading →

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The Musical Advocacy Project: Supporting Public Education and the Rights of Workers

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

So… sometimes my life seems to be cruising along pretty smoothly… and then something goes completely sideways. I am not particularly phased by this; it is one of the things that parenting a child with autism has gifted me. I am … Continue reading →

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1…2…3… Magic!! Christy Clark needs a time out!!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

87%… That is the result. I sit tonight on the brink of an abyss of sorts… and I stare into the darkness – with unknown demons on the move. It sounds like the setting for some cool video game that … Continue reading →

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