Taylor Swift more or less plays on repeat when I’m driving around with our kids, so the recent arrival of The Eras Tour film, a new version of “Cruel Summer,” and 1989 (Taylor’s…
I have spent the past few weeks bemoaning the hours I spend in the car, driving in circles around our local landscape. Our kids play on three different soccer teams.…
I played soccer for the first time in over 30 years on Monday. It was exactly the situation I try to avoid. Marilee’s team had a parent/child game, and I…
Apple YouTube Spotify More! Anxious parents. Anxious families. Anxiety is contagious. How do I know if I’m an anxious parent? And if I am one, how is that affecting my…
What does life for a 17-year-old with Down syndrome look like? In case you’re curious, I asked Penny a few questions about her life as we come to the close…
“Limitations, properly understood, lead to love.” I don’t always live as though I believe those words. I would often like to overcome limitations rather than accept them. But those words…
Visuals are not my forte. As a result, I love podcasting. Theoretically, it only involves words. And that’s what I always tell myself until about ten minutes before recording, when…
The rains have been intense around here lately. And these days our life as a family feels uncomfortably like this river. I’m wondering whether we just let the water run…
It’s time for another round of introductions as this little community continues to grow. I’d love to hear from you about who you are and why you are here. Here’s…
I feel a twinge of fear whenever Penny uses a sharp knife in the kitchen. I could pretend my fear is simply a product of her disability. But I feel…
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