of evolution, advocacy, and a colorful patchwork of middle ground

. In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat, but in the evolution of real knowledge it marks the first step in progress toward a victory. ~ Alfred North Whitehead ~ I’ve been struggling with this post. Wait, I take that back. I’ve been struggling with the ideas that I am going to … Continue reading »

CARA – The Combating Autism Reauthorization Act

Yesterday, after introduction by the Republican majority, the House of Representatives approved HR 2005, the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act. The act was approved by Unanimous Consent. The moment would have been cause for celebration, but the vote brought little relief to this community. Because in the Senate politics were, once again, taking center stage. Now, … Continue reading »

we both know i’m lying

Survivor, survivor’s, or survivors guilt or syndrome is a mental condition … It may be found among survivors of combat, natural disasters, epidemics, among the friends and family of those who have committed suicide, and in non-mortal situations such as among those whose colleagues are laid off. The experience and manifestation of survivor’s guilt will … Continue reading »

shouldering the bat – revisited

I’d hoped to write a post today – one that has been rattling around in my head for nearly a week. But writing time just wasn’t there this morning – mostly because when my alarm went off at 4:50, I strung together some phrases that can’t be shared and then reset it for 6:00. So the … Continue reading »

when cuteness attacks

I’m exhausted. Scrapping to get my kid what she needs? Easy. Bring it on. Fighting with diplomacy and restraint to bring the message to a MUCH wider audience? Utterly exhausting. Digging deep to find grace when all you want to do is lash out and btch-slap some common sense into someone? Draining as all get … Continue reading »

how – part one

* I have a confession. I’ve been avoiding you. Listen, I don’t want this to get all weird or anything. I swear it’s not you. It’s me. But well, I needed a little space. A lot has happened since our last conversation. No, really. A LOT. Yes, I know it’s only been a matter of … Continue reading »

doctors for all my friends

This is my temporary home It’s not where I belong. Windows and rooms that I’m passin’ through. This is just a stop, on the way to where I’m going. I’m not afraid because I know this is my Temporary home ~ Carrie Underwood, Temporary Home * OK, so the other day I briefly alluded to … Continue reading »

the other veterans

* * Last week, our nation paused to give thanks to our *military veterans*. As I read about all of the wonderful events that day, I began to envision a different kind of gathering. This was not the kind of event to take place on the National Mall or on the White House lawn. There would … Continue reading »