Loving What Is: Grace in the Time of Corona

Loving What Is: Grace in the Time of Corona

“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” —Oscar Wilde Increasingly, autism research produces “aha” moments for the scientific community. And, as a recent joint study from University of California, Santa Cruz, and the...
5-Book Holiday Giveaway-Plus: Grace in the Time of Corona

5-Book Holiday Giveaway-Plus: Grace in the Time of Corona

  COVID Self-Care 101 = Read a good book! A free book to five lucky winners from yours truly. Happy Holidays! …Nashville is, of course, known for its musical prowess. For several years when I moved back here and answered the “what do you do”...
Even Mama Bears Mellow: Grace in the Time of Corona

Even Mama Bears Mellow: Grace in the Time of Corona

It’s been a long time since a gaggle of adolescents or children blatantly made fun of my daughter with autism. The scenario was familiar. It’s par for the course, unfortunately, when a loved one has a disAbility. Children stare, elbow their friends, cup...
Transforming Anger: Grace in the Time of Corona

Transforming Anger: Grace in the Time of Corona

Last Wednesday, while patching together a quick, late lunch of leftover black bean soup, homemade herb bread and a tossed butter-leaf salad, I listened to a YouTube video recommended by a friend and former coach. The woman featured in the video was a controversial...
Thanks.Giving: Grace in the Time of Corona

Thanks.Giving: Grace in the Time of Corona

This young woman-girl-child. Wise in her own way. Whole, perfect and complete. Just the way she is. As am I, as are you. Ever was, ever will be…. She lives in a state of pure, innocent joy. I captured this spontaneous heartfelt ear-to-ear grin of gratitude as we...