Thanksgiving That Wasn’t … and Then Was

It’s the pan drippings. I’m not a gravy person, really. The idea of all that extra starchiness isn’t appealing, but as the turkey needs to cook for so long, there’re those scents that permeate the house. You go outside with some recycling to put in the bin, into the crisp chill, then when you come […]

ALS Sucks (excerpt from Under the banana moon) The Mighty

If you’ve read my book Under the Banana Moon, then you’re familiar with this story I wrote that The Mighty published recently. Excerpt here: https://themighty.com/2019/11/als-diagnosis-contrast-fall-beauty/?utm_source=engagement_bar&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=story_page.engagement_bar/

FINDING MY NORMAL

I have a blog here today: https://the-art-of-autism.com/finding-my-normal/?fbclid=IwAR3AgTQ8HypyRQXglCmZPRpjO1WGli3yZpzcQFqARWfMYfH-OGNmTvmNYbk

I Never Knew Bella Blankets Existed (and other epiphanies, like understanding my own artworks several years after I made them!)

THE CRUNCHER TRIGGER WARNING: descriptives of medical problems The facility who did my test follows the “Planetree” philosophy, which means: mindful of a person’s mind, body and spirit. As you’re waiting for your name to be called, there are ‘soothing’ colors, comfortable furnishings, free coffee bar and a water feature. There are snacks in a […]

Attempt to be supported (After a Terminal Illness Diagnosis of a Loved One)

I wrote this today. It originally appears in my book Under The Banana Moon but I’ve never shared it online before. https://hubpages.com/health/After-ALS-diagnosis-an-Attempt-at-Group-Support

Balancing Funny with Not-So-Funny (mourning a tree like the over sensitive person I am)

I shared these 1st two stories on my Facebook author page but I’m going to share ’em here for those who haven’t liked that page and read those stories. Walking The Dog I was traveling home from the Boston Post Road last week when I saw a young girl of 7 or 8 y/o walking […]

Only So Much A Soul Can Bear?

Sometimes I feel like a sponge.

Unquiet Brain

I used to be adept at “Find the hidden______” puzzles. In doctors’ offices when I was a kid-I went right to the Highlights For Children magazines to find the hidden toothbrush, pencil, banana, etc. I’ve played a few phone apps too along these lines. So. With all my ‘experience’ finding hidden items, one would think I […]

Fragility and a Haint Painted Blue Brain

In antique stores, tag sales and pawn shops where heritage is sold, most of the precious things we inherit are not tangible things at all.

Striking a Balance Between Despair and Hope

My interest lies in part with fascination for hidden worlds, and mysterious and different creatures.) New octopus related things having been purchased, walls painted, I decided to put up some mini blinds in the newly painted bathroom. There is a narrow working space what with the disability rail and toilet. I rested my foot on the toilet seat. It skidded and snapped off.

When The Hairy Panic Sets In

So… this is Hairy Panic Tumbleweed: “It’s physically draining and mentally more draining,” exclaimed resident Pam Twitchett, who is one of many citizens trying frantically to clean it up. It’s presently overtaking an Australian town. As soon as they clean it up, more blows right on in! When I saw this news item, I had […]

FOUR A’s: Appreciated Allies, Art, and Adaptations

There I was, with my naturally curly hair all jumped up and soaking went and I had to leave the house. . . I turned to my 8 year old grandson and said, jokingly, “You should pick up that………