The Dog Days of Winter
Here we are in the beginning of February feeling like it’s the 800th day of winter while living in the arctic tundra. Although February is… Read More »The Dog Days of Winter
Living with Disability
Belonging
It seems like yesterday, but over 3 years ago in 2022, I excitedly wrote a blog about Barbie because Mattel marketed a new doll with… Read More »Belonging
Just Try It
Free samples are one of those little things in life that make everyone happy. Honestly, I believe that the free samples at Costco are the… Read More »Just Try It
Commonalities Make Us Friends
School begins for most students in the Allen County area this week, and I have heard rumors some schools in Indiana started at the end… Read More »Commonalities Make Us Friends
United For Freedom
The United States of America is arguably the greatest country on the planet. In 1776 our forefathers wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence after… Read More »United For Freedom
June Is For Fathers
Last month we celebrated mothers with cards, flowers, candy, and breakfast in bed, but this month we celebrate dads whose roles in the families have… Read More »June Is For Fathers
Spark
If the fact that spring is only days away doesn’t excite you then maybe this will. CORE has teamed up with The Crossing and Royal… Read More »Spark
Elusive Love
Once again, February arrives during a frigid winter as our thoughts are on two things: Valentine’s Day and the fact we will have a lot… Read More »Elusive Love
See You at the Gym
Every year during the winter, especially at the holidays I have to tell myself: “You’re not a bear! You don’t have to eat extra calories… Read More »See You at the Gym
Join Our Table
For me, the best part about Halloween is that it is followed by Thanksgiving. I love everything about Thanksgiving dinner: family, football, and food, lots… Read More »Join Our Table
VOTE
Something big is happening in less than a month and it’s not Halloween. Although people love the goblins, vampires, pumpkins, and pumpkin spiced lattes; it’s… Read More »VOTE
Summertime 2
Somehow the July 4th celebration came and went but we hope you all had an opportunity to celebrate this great country. However, this can mean… Read More »Summertime 2
Christmas TIME
Hundreds of songs either have the word time in their titles or tell stories about time. To some people time is a friend whereas others… Read More »Christmas TIME
How to Get Vocational Services
Recently a friend posted something on her Facebook page about the frustration she has with her son and his inability to get the help he… Read More »How to Get Vocational Services
Bullying
Last month everyone’s social media page was plastered with first day of school pictures. Parents posted pictures of children of all ages. While the younger… Read More »Bullying
Hearing Loss Is a Disability
I have to admit something embarrassing but then redeem myself all in one blog. For some reason, most likely due to lack of knowledge, I… Read More »Hearing Loss Is a Disability
Happy Independence Day Month
On July 4th people all over the United States gather with family to barbecue meat, bake, play games, and shoot off fireworks to celebrate our… Read More »Happy Independence Day Month
Changes Are Good
This ain’t your grandma’s world anymore, and I should know because I am a grandma born in 1958. The big changes seem obvious to me.… Read More »Changes Are Good
What Was Your Childhood Dream?
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” This quote from Anne Dilliard, an American author, really made me think… Read More »What Was Your Childhood Dream?
Zero Discrimination Day
March 1 of every year, people around the world recognize Zero Discrimination Day and I bet most of you, like myself, do not even know… Read More »Zero Discrimination Day
