Sep 27, 2012

Health Insurance Hoop Jumping

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I was thrilled to find out earlier this week that a health insurance claim that had been pending for nearly a year was finally being processed.Yes, eleven months and a week to process one claim. … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: big issues, me me me, money, politics ·


Sep 24, 2012

Birthday Weekend Extravaganza

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I probably should have written a post on Friday, but I was still too in shock over the realization that I was now the mother of an eight year old. Cordy's birthday was Friday and I spent the early … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy, family time, growing up, memories ·


Sep 20, 2012

I Am Not An Island (And Neither Are You)

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I've tried to avoid writing all week about the Mitt Romney secret tapes where he essentially stated that nearly half of this country are freeloader victims looking for nothing but a handout. I've been … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: memories, money, politics, the J-O-B ·


Sep 14, 2012

Shark Girl Loses A Tooth

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I lost my first tooth when I was five years old. Cordy lost her first tooth at five years old, too. So when Mira turned five, I waited to see when her first baby tooth would start to wiggle.Mira's … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: growing up, Mira ·


Sep 13, 2012

The Transportation Situation

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If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you may have seen my frequent complaints about the buses for our elementary school. We're a few weeks into the school year now, so you'd think that any issues … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy, school ·


Sep 8, 2012

When Your Political Tweet Is Retweeted Astray

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This may be my longest post ever. Hang in there, it's worth it. I hope. Look, I dislike talking politics on my blog. This is where I write about my family and my personal thoughts on all sorts of … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: big issues, clearly insane, me me me, politics, pop culture ·


Sep 5, 2012

What’s In A Name?

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For as sweet as Cordy appears, there's a strong stubborn streak in her that many don't realize until they've spent some time with her. She was by far the most strong-willed toddler I've ever … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, daily life, school ·