One positive story after another – all week long. First, ABC and EPSN gave significant airtime to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria. Opening ceremonies.… Read more “WOW! Last Week Truly Affirmed the Disabled”
Category: Current Events
For My Four Children, Black History Matters
What a great picture of two fine men! They’re holding the red ball that represents Special Olympics unified sports – where all are welcome on the playing… Read more “For My Four Children, Black History Matters”
Lessons the Bradys Taught My Kids
Forty years of television reruns, and one special mom never aged. Need a hint? Who wore a shag haircut better than anyone? But time eventually caught up… Read more “Lessons the Bradys Taught My Kids”
Thank you, Simone – But Sadly Not Every Adoption Journey is Paved in Gold
Following the first day of the women’s gymnastics competition at the Rio Olympics, NBC announcer Al Trautwig infamously tweeted. They may be mom and dad but they… Read more “Thank you, Simone – But Sadly Not Every Adoption Journey is Paved in Gold”
When Bullying Goes Undetected
Imagine going to school every day and being preoccupied. Another unpleasant incident is sure unfold – perhaps when least expected. You’re on edge. You struggle to pay… Read more “When Bullying Goes Undetected”
Begging for Foster Parents: A Sad Sign of the Times
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Or should I say Foster Care Crisis Month? In Indiana – like many Midwestern states, the current crisis is rooted in… Read more “Begging for Foster Parents: A Sad Sign of the Times”
Good-bye, Patty Duke – My Children Say Thanks for the Laughs and Your Mental Health Advocacy
My six kids love The Patty Duke Show. Years ago on our weekly outing to the public library, I saw the first season on the DVD shelf… Read more “Good-bye, Patty Duke – My Children Say Thanks for the Laughs and Your Mental Health Advocacy”
