by Leisa A. Hammett | Jun 9, 2012 | Art, Nashville!, Nature
#Instagram Collage: Leisa A. Hammett, Franklin Farmers Market, Franklin, Tenn.
by Leisa A. Hammett | Jun 8, 2012 | Autism/Disability, Motherhood, Nashville!, Obama/Politics
Parents, teachers express concern over MNPS cuts NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Around 130 Metro special education professionals are out of a job and wondering what happens next. Metro Nashville Public Schools announced positions would be cut, because federal...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Jun 7, 2012 | Art, Autism/Disability, Motherhood, Nashville!, Obama/Politics
If you live in Tennessee, now you can wear your autism consciousness on your bumper–and not just via a magnetic ribbon or a sticker….We're talking a beautiful license plate (matches me blog right nice, eh?) co-designed by the talented Mary Sweeney of...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Jun 6, 2012 | Autism/Disability, Grief & Loss, Midlife and Beyond, Motherhood
It was one of those "Kodak moments." A photo that will be treasured, framed, put on table and seared into memory: Julian, handsome. Cap and gown. Mother, Julie, beautiful, smiling. Father Billy, handsome, smiling as well. Proud. Pride. I gushed in my...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Jun 5, 2012 | Autism/Disability, Divorce, Grief & Loss, Midlife and Beyond, Motherhood, Spirituality
It's time to step into the confession booth. I only recently confessed this to my own self. And, now, I'm confessing it to you. I'm not asking for pity. I feel it not for myself. I'm not inviting you to a party here. I'm not hosting one. I just...
