Three years ago, a special place took a chance on a young man with Down syndrome and offered him employment.   Looking back, I still have a sense of awe about it how the process unfolded.   When Bailey was born, I remember projecting into the future.  I was fearful...

You probably read the title and were confused, but never fear an explanation is at hand.  Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated our first year of marriage.....in the Catholic church.  But, we have been married for the last twenty-six years.  Still confused?  Well,...

I have entered the stage of my life where selectivity is my new best friend.   From writing assignments to social events, I am picky.   I no longer feel like if I don't seize an opportunity that I will be missing something.   If it doesn't work for me, then it goes...

There are certain social situations that continue to baffle me. We've all been there. You meet someone for the first time or possibly they are an acquaintance. The small talk starts and then, like a ninja, you are trapped in a long dissertation of something that...

"Would you and Brian be willing to take us to dinner?"  This was the question my 87 year old mother asked me a few weeks ago in regards to one of her longtime friends coming to town.   Of course I agreed even though it might have been the last thing I wanted to do. ...

My first day in a committed relationship with a writing schedule went well.  Sure, I got a little overwhelmed with character development.  Oh, and I got a headache from thinking too much, but as a whole, I would like to believe that I am on the right path.  When I...

Unknowingly, I have slipped into some sort of abyss.   Actually, being truly honest, I  probably was aware of the slow immersion, but most recently have felt as if I were in some sort of quicksand.  This is the journey of finding myself.  At 51, I am trying to figure...

I abhor obnoxious individuals who solicit advice during athletic events.   While I love to scream "get him, get him" or "run, run" during football games, you will not hear me say unkind words.  Sure, I might ask the referee if he needs the number to my eye doctor, but...

Yesterday, I shared about the roommate plight.    I forget that most people reading this don't even know Bryce, so when I quoted him about being "scared" it was taken out of context.  Let me explain.  My kid is a smart ass.  I am not sure where that came from, but for...

"I'm scared. There is someone else's stuff in my room." This is the first sentence uttered as my youngest calls me from college last night. For the last month, he has had no roommate. His original one went MIA. Since then, he was hoping that he would simply float...