**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...]
Blogging to Go the DIStance #UBP11
Yup- I’m on the other side of 50; a time to take stock and redirect. Using the roller coaster analogy, I am potentially on the other side of the hill. My mind is immediately drawn to my first serious coaster ride- the Cyclone in Coney Island. Essentially, the highlight of the ride is the slow ascent up the initial 85 foot hill. At the precipice of this climb is a post that reads “stay seated”. Gulp. The steep plunge that follows is a 60 mph drop, and after that, anticlimatic bumps. Double gulp. … [Read more...]
A Tale of March Madness- How Basketball Rescued My Autistic Son
My boy... Shortly before his 5th birthday, my son told me that when he “grewed up” he was going to play ball at Duke University. He would stand in front of the TV and jump up and down for hours while he watched college basketball. He would read (yes, at 5) the ESPN Sports Almanac and memorize every record and every Final Four champion since 1939. He was diagnosed with autism before he was 2. I knew in my heart that he had the disorder. Despite assurances from our pediatrician, my parents and family … [Read more...]