Monthly Archives: July 2011

Weekend Update…

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

A full week of trial. What did we accomplish? Lots of lawyers arguing and – after a day and a half – we finished choosing the jury (there’s a week’s worth of blog material there but no time now).  That’s … Continue reading →

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Anticipating Distance.

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Six days and counting!  Last night, I devoted time to opening statement.  While I am excited to finally tell the story I’ve been working on for three years, I’m already feeling isolated.  Yet, it is my job to seek justice. … Continue reading →

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The Understudy.

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness.  When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe.  You relinquish that position to your children.  Jessica Lange Isn’t that a true quote though?  For me it … Continue reading →

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Not Perfect.

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

Things have been changing around here, yet again.  As the biggest case of my career looms in the distance like an approaching storm, I feel the project culminating.  I’m working longer hours, leaving the office to take testimony, preparing.  I’m … Continue reading →

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The Guessing Game.

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

In my son’s ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) sessions, there are tutors who work “programs” which teach certain concepts to my son.  Lately, they’ve been working on a program called the “guessing game.”  The idea is a pared-down version of 20 … Continue reading →

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Delays.

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

With autism, the term “developmental delay” is used often.  I used to think of it as all doom and gloom. Lately, I’ve been feeling like we are coming out of a very long tunnel getting some light.  Guess what?  Delay … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesdays. (Because Sometimes You Just Run Out of Time)

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  

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A Coordinated Effort.

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

“Coordination”: harmonious combination or interaction, as of functions or parts.”  My son sees a lot of therapists and teachers in one week.  He sees occupational therapists (OTs), speech therapists (STs), his Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) tutors, his summer preschool teacher, and … Continue reading →

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Freedom to Speak.

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.  And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom.  A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent.  Martin Luther King, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stealing.

Posted on July 3, 2011 by

My bloggy buddy Amanda at This Side of Reason often posts answers to questions from memes at Sunday Stealing.  I always love reading her responses.  I thought I’d give it a try this week too.  Here goes: 1.  Last movie you … Continue reading →

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