* * The family was on our way home from Maine. We’d wolfed down our very last lobster rolls at Captain Hook’s – our traditional first and last stop on the way in and out of town. I’d memorized the images of Brooke laughing in the pool, proving to myself that I hadn’t invented those … Continue reading »
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billiards in maine (part one)
. . Like billiard balls, Brooke and I bounced off of one another all day. We would hit head on, with a piercing THWACK , coming together with all the force of the universe, slamming into each other so hard it nearly took my breath. Just as quickly, the trajectory would change and we’d be spinning off in separate … Continue reading »
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* Diary’s Facebook status – yesterday ~ There are studies on what I’m about to write. Lots of them. There are scores of posts out there on the topic, undoubtedly far better written than this one. Certainly they are better referenced and include links to, ya know, sciency stuff — studies and the like. I’ll … Continue reading »
empathy explored – and ignored
Last Tuesday, journalist and author Emily Bazelon gave a talk on girls and autism at TEDxWomen 2012. The link to the video of her talk found its way into my inbox three different times last week. Each time, the sender asked some version of the same question – “What do you think of this?” Each … Continue reading »
billiard balls revisited
Ed note: I can’t start this post without telling you how grateful I am for all of your incredibly supportive comments yesterday. I never cease to be amazed by just how blessed I feel to be part of this loving community. You really do rock. So thank you. ~ Last night, Brooke and I were … Continue reading »
beer and memories
* The back story – Last year’s ride home .. Part One Part Two * Our last day in Maine was glorious. Despite an undeniably rough start, it had evolved into a nearly perfect send-off to the visit. As we drove home, bronzed, salty and stuffed to the gills with lobster and new memories I … Continue reading »
