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Happy Mother’s Day to the many moms who have raised a child with autism. To those who have slept with one eye open, who’ve made endless...
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johannec189
- Apr 1
- 1 min
Autism Awareness
Autism Awareness Month is everyday in the lives of those affected by autism spectrum disorder.1 in 36 is now diagnosed with autism. 1 in...
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johannec189
- Dec 24, 2022
- 2 min
Christmas Past
I wasn’t feeling the Christmas spirit this year, it just seemed different. Instead of Crosby’s White Christmas, I resonated more with the...
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johannec189
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
A 70's Moment
My first car was a ’65 Pontiac station wagon that I shared with my brother, not stylish, but functional (sort of). Gray in color and...
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johannec189
- Oct 22, 2022
- 2 min
A Sign from Spirit
October, it’s the month of harvest, a time to reap what we’ve sown; to go apple picking and in search of that perfectly round pumpkin. As...
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johannec189
- Sep 24, 2022
- 2 min
A Class Reunion to Remember
“Can you imagine us years from today sharing a park bench quietly? How terribly strange to be seventy.” – Old Friends, Paul Simon Old...
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johannec189
- Jun 15, 2022
- 1 min
Lesson of the Day: Be in the Moment
I snapped this pic during my son’s recent home visit. He was so happy to be home. Just a day ago he was in the ER after what was clearly...
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johannec189
- May 20, 2022
- 2 min
Going Through Windows & Doors
I recently commented on a favorite writer’s blog, the topic: point of surrender. People were generously commenting, sharing their...
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johannec189
- Apr 14, 2022
- 1 min
A Candid Conversation...Aging & Autism
A candid conversation between two moms of adult son's diagnosed with severe autism. Join them as they question the next leg of the...
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johannec189
- Apr 2, 2022
- 1 min
Autism Awareness Month
Two moms who raised sons on the autism spectrum share their personal and sometimes heart-wrenching stories about challenges, courage and...
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johannec189
- Mar 31, 2022
- 1 min
Birdhouse Tilt
The birdhouse my dad built many years ago took a beating over the last New England winter season of high winds and snow storms. This old...
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johannec189
- Mar 23, 2022
- 1 min
Irish Dancing Shoes
I was leaving work last Friday chatting with a teacher, when another coworker stopped by to wish us a good weekend; quickly followed by a...
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johannec189
- Mar 20, 2022
- 1 min
Happy 29th!
As March comes to a close, my son will celebrate his birthday and enter the last year of his twenties; marking the end of another decade....
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johannec189
- Mar 14, 2022
- 1 min
The Luck of the Irish
I looked at these photos with awe and amazement. John Leddy, my great grandfather, dragging a horse drawn plow across the field while...
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johannec189
- Feb 19, 2022
- 1 min
Story & Sound
This morning I was compelled to listen to the sounds of one of my favorite songwriters. I searched the internet for the video I had...
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johannec189
- Feb 12, 2022
- 2 min
A Different Kind of Valentine
I spotted the box by my side door. I didn’t order anything; what could this be? I thought. The return address was New Jersey. I knew in...
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johannec189
- Feb 3, 2022
- 2 min
Over the Moon
The annual celebration of Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us. Images of hearts, cupids and candy imprinted with words of devotion...
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johannec189
- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
Perception, Symbolism, & Autism
My son received a doll as a Christmas gift this holiday. As he pulled the paper off the box, he began to turn it into an upright...
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johannec189
- Dec 26, 2021
- 2 min
Reflections, Stardust & Possibilities
Many I’ve talked to end the year 2021 exhausted. Time seems to have flown by and yet we still feel like we’re all treading water; stuck...
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johannec189
- Dec 1, 2021
- 2 min
Giving, Receiving & Acceptance
With the holidays quickly approaching, I took a moment to reflect on all that has happened since 2020. Our world had been knocked out of...
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