I knew almost nothing about autism until 2014. That was the year we discovered our youngest son was autistic. And as we proceeded through the diagnostic process and subsequent therapies with him, we realized I was autistic too. I won’t delve into the difficulties of pursuing a diagnosis as an adult in this post (althoughContinue reading “7 Facts About Autism”
Category Archives: Life & Writing
Routines and Reaching Out
It feels strange to carry on, holding on to ‘normal’ as best we can. Keeping up with the news. Working. Homeschooling. Checking on family and friends. All the while, the world is changing in ways that are hard to comprehend. It seems strange. All of it. Silence isn’t always empty. Sometimes it’s filled and there’sContinue reading “Routines and Reaching Out”
Farewell to Social Media
Even before I began pursuing publication, I often considered leaving social media. Being a primary source of contact with so many in my life, it’s not a decision I make lightly. But it’s weighed heavily on my mind in recent months and I’ve prayed about it a lot. I know it’s the right decision forContinue reading “Farewell to Social Media”
Fostering Ellie Mae
The first break was unexpected. Ellie Mae had been securely attached to the harness. She did not go far, and I was easily able to reattach what was left of it to the leash. That was my second mistake. The first was bringing a dog in heat to a playground at the city park. EllieContinue reading “Fostering Ellie Mae”
Patterns and Prose
The other day, I stumbled upon a thought-provoking article by Alexander Nazaryan titled Why Writers Should Learn Math. It was a persuasive article discussing the abstract and imaginative thinking needed for higher level mathematics and how that style of thinking benefits an author’s writing. Before you throw the book at me, let me start byContinue reading “Patterns and Prose”
