Pumbaa: Hey, Timon, ever wonder what those sparkly dots are up there? Timon: Pumbaa, I don't wonder, I know. Pumbaa: Oh. What are they? Timon: They're fireflies. Fireflies that, uh... got stuck up on that big bluish-black thing. Pumbaa: Oh, gee. I always thought they were balls of gas burning billions of miles away. Timon: Pumbaa, with you, everything's gas. On July 3rd, 2004, we celebrated my son's 3rd birthday by taking him to see Disney's The Lion King. We … [Read more...]
Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Simple Ways to Support the Special Olympics
This June, my ASD son and I will travel to Athens for the Special Olympics World Summer Games. I volunteered in the physical therapy center for the ’84 Games, and witnessed first-hand the courage, camaraderie, and self-esteem boost this event inspires. Mind you, I’m talking amongst the volunteers. As with any other tale of service, the ultimate take-away always surpasses the put-in. I want that for my autistic son. It is a life lesson that he deserves and can, blessedly, perform. Give yourself and your … [Read more...]
47 Years of DISney Connections
**Addendum First published 3 1/2 years ago, this tally now stands at nearly 51 years. Every post written since April of 2011 remains relevant in my heart; my Disney Side for all the World to see! Begin at the beginning.... I'm so very excited to join the Disney Blog Hop this particular week, because the theme calls to the very reason I began blogging- my Disney connections, my Walt ‘roots”. If you spotted my Wordless Wednesday item from yesterday, "Proof That Disney Memories DO Last a Lifetime..." you can … [Read more...]
Proof that Disney Memories DO Last a Lifetime
My brother, Goofy and myself outside of the original "it's a small world" at the 1964 World's Fair … [Read more...]
The Top Ten Reasons I Christened My Blog THIS VERY WEEK
1. Light It Up Blue For Autism April 1 & 2 I’ve dedicated myself to the Autism community ever since my son was diagnosed with spectrum disorder 15 years ago. Despite being globally affected, he has had an unbelievable chain of successes that I owe to comprehensive early intervention and his own personal courage. I am a volunteer for Autism Speaks, Autism Votes, and sit on the Board of Trustees at a local school for Autistic children. I am forever indebted to the Autism community for … [Read more...]