Ever have one of those times when there’s a message you’re receiving that you just can’t escape even if you wanted? On New Year’s Eve, I had one of those moments. I had been missing my Celebrate Recovery meetings of late but I was determined to make it to the New Year’s Eve event. There … Read More
My mother’s chalkboard
I was a month shy of two years old when my parents moved into the home at 4430 Janesville. Last month, they moved to a new address. The first time they’ve moved in about 31 years. I’m excited about the move, both for them and for selfish reasons. As an adult full-time wheelchair user, I’ve … Read More
What Black Friday has in common with green eggs and ham
I didn’t really come to a true appreciation for Dr. Suess until I reached adulthood, when I realized that the silly words actually had a moral or encouragement point. Take for example, Green Eggs and Ham. It has nothing to do with making children like green eggs and ham, it’s about trying something new because … Read More
Music and Xmas: the debates that drive me crazy
It seems like certain events mark the beginning of any given season. The end of school marks the beginning of summer, even though technically that doesn’t happen until nearly a month later. It seems like certain debates spark or at least indicate the approaching Christmas season–namely, what I call the Christmas music debate and the … Read More