Let's see, in the past week we had a blizzard, got Nico evaluated by members of a feeding team at Easter Seals, and my computer died ( Read more... )

A most happy birthday to our son Nico! I could not be happier to be your mom. You make us smile every day. May your year be filled with music and blueberries and lots of laughter. I love you.


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Wow. I hope the ACLU sues on behalf of the entire class of those with disabilities and their families. Even if I was willing to get the scan instead of the horrible groping I don't have a choice because the kids won't make it through on their own. I really don't remember giving up my rights when I had kids, unless you count the right to sleep, ( Read more... )

This came up on my google news feed for DS. It got a really good review.:)

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/arts/2010/11/08/life-sweet-interact

Originally posted by neo_prodigy at Spirit Day

It’s been decided. On October 20th, 2010, we will wear purple in honor of the 6 gay boys who committed suicide in recent weeks/months due to homophobic abuse in their homes at at their schools. Purple represents Spirit on the LGBTQ flag and that’s exactly what we’d like all of you to have with you: spirit. ( Read more... )

Apparently today was designated as the day to speak up against using the word retard. I missed the memo so it's late but I got there!

I like this guys attitude a lot.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-c-mcginley/spread-the-word-to-end-th_b_483157.html

Don't use the word. The end.

So we bought a duck back on one of the last weekends of the farmers market here. It was from our favorite meat and egg providers and I was ridiculously thrilled. Then we went on vacation to places and had visitors and then it was finals and never got around to making it food ( Read more... )

Please join me in ending the use of this hateful word. It's not acceptable and it does cause damage.

http://www.r-word.org/

Thank you.

My dearest friend Laura Jean is running for the City Council Ward 6 seat. She is having a campaign cocktail hour tonight at her home. Please consider dropping by and volunteering your time and/or money. I have done both but seem to be rather far away to do much more for a while. The information is below ( Read more... )

We haven't moved past hearing "All circuits are busy."? I've been trying to call work for several minutes and keep getting this instead.:P