I need to lay down my dreams and hopes of how to spend my later years in life and accept what He has for me.
I just want to talk about stuff
Hello, Dear Reader. It’s been a long pandemic. So much has happened that I need to mentally process. I’ve tried to type to you so many times in these past two years but my brain just would not engage. I’ve been through a LOT. Many things I am not free to share because they involve others and I do not …
Innumerable faucets in a thimble of time
Too many faucets are running wide open and pouring TikTOXIC waste into their day to day developing brains.
Help for Indiana Schools: Autism Resources
It’s frustrating as a parent of children with autism to know there are excellent resources out there but that Indiana schools fail to access them. In too many public schools, autism is an annoyance, especially at the secondary level. This is partly due to not addressing the needs of students with autism at the elementary level. If students are reached …
Florida Toilet Paper Conspiracy Caper
So I did a thing and made a video about the toilet paper shortage in Florida. You’re welcome.
What I Love What I Don’t about My New Life in Florida
It’s been a culture shock – sort of. Not as much as moving to a whole new country, but just a little. Florida could almost be its own country, kind of like Texas, when it comes to the way of life here. It’s a very diverse state, and I love that diversity! About half of my students speak another language …
Still our Favorite Beach
Siesta Beach in Sarasota is still my favorite beach for its silky smooth white sand and ease of access. The parking lot to the beach is large and there are bathroom facilities conveniently located. I will admit, however, I haven’t been to many beaches yet! Criminal, I know. But it was so hot this past summer when I arrived, and …
In which I am a cog
Public schools are monstrous machines, and I am but a cog.
Here, Lizard, Lizard!
Guess what, y’all? I moved to FLORIDA! I can hardly believe it myself. This is my current life right now: But what I really want to do is play! Do all the Florida things. It’s probably a good thing that we are on a tight budget right now. Keeping up with two houses isn’t a picnic. We are hopeful we’ll be …
Sweet Max: I’m so sorry we failed you
Nothing upsets me more than learning about the physical restraint of children with autism in school. Basically, these students are punished for having a disability. The following story is what prompted this post: Restraint Death Prompts School To Close As a middle school special education teacher, I work with students with emotional and behavioral disorders as well as students with …