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When they wouldn’t let my daughter on the bus because of her wheelchair…
When they wouldn’t let my daughter on the bus because of her wheelchair… Parents know the feeling well. When someone is mean to your child there is a rage that ignites in your heart and explodes throughout your body. I’ve had to deal with this incredibly strong, mama bear emotion, many times since my daughter became paralyzed at the age of ten. Most people, especially friends and family, have always been caring and supportive, however, throughout the years we’ve had our run-ins especially when it came to traveling. My daughter, Arielle, witnessed on many occasions me turning from quiet, peaceful, please don’t draw attention to me, mom, to the Incredible Hulk Mama Bear…
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Superman Cookies
Superman Cookies! Friday June 14th is the opening day for Superman! Why is this so important to me? Well, because Christopher Reeve is synonymous with Superman and the Reeve Foundation holds a very special place in my heart. They were a great support to us at a time when I needed to know someone was listening… someone cared. They did. You can read all about it here: Compassion in Action And here: Standing Up for What Is Right Now for the cookies! I took this picture before I started baking. You don’t need the Easy Writer and I had to buy a small tube of yellow icing. If you purchase the bag…
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Spreading the Love
Spreading the Love Caloosahatchee River bridge Valentine’s Day is on its way! I say let’s spread the love to everyone. Let’s make the holiday more than loving just our immediate family. I read an article the other day that said Americans are lonely especially older Americans. Living in Cape Coral I can say that it is all too often I see an elderly person sitting alone in a restaurant. This Valentine’s Day do something in your community or online that shows people you care. Compliment someone, buy a few desserts and take them to your local police or fire station with a note of thanks, or write a kind letter to…