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Writing

What I Find Interesting…Not So Much!

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Sounds really positive, doesn’t it? Let me explain.  This piece is the result of a writing prompt from “Finish the Sentence Friday.” I debated about it all week – this is my first time linking in with these bloggers and I didn’t want to make a bad first impression by going on about something I’m not interested in or risk offending someone whose interests differ from mine. I bounced a few ideas off of a friend, who quickly batted them down on the basis of potential offense to someone else. I told my husband that I couldn’t think of anything I wasn’t interested in that was blog-worthy and not offensive. He replied, “You have no interest in a lot things!”  Oh, really? Well, now I’m not interested in his opinion! Continue reading What I Find Interesting…Not So Much! →

Gratitude, Writing

11 Alive News, The Huffington Post, The Forsyth Herald & My Forsyth

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It’s been a busy week! I’m grateful for all the shout-outs about my interview on 11 Alive, featuring Barrett and the story about the new garden at his middle school. I really appreciate the support (but still cringe whenever I view the clip).   The excitement didn’t end there – the Huffington Post Parents posted one of my blogs, with Barrett’s picture front and center on the page. The boy is going to get an attitude! I was overwhelmed by all the positive comments and shares.   Thank you, thank you, thank you! If you missed it, you can read the article by clicking here: Huffington Post.

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Personal, Writing

Where I’m From

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Hello my Mama Kat friends!  I’ve been MIA lately, busy with holiday obligations and haven’t had a lot of time to write.  But I lucked out when I saw this week’s prompts, because earlier in the year I wrote a post with the Where I’m From template.  So, I’m cheating a little by reposting.  I look forward to reconnecting in the new year. Happy Holidays!

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This blog is the result of a writing exercise I completed after being inspired by a post I saw on Urban Moo Cow, by Debra Cole.  She wrote a beautiful piece called Where I’m From, which was inspire by Galit Breen’s essay at Mamalode.  Fortunately, there was a template that helped me get my wheels turning.  When I was finished, I shared it with someone I trust, who’s been encouraging me to be more “raw” with my content.  She urged me to post it, so I’m taking a chance.  I hope you like it!  Thank you to Debra and Galit for motivating me to step outside my comfort zone.

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Autism, Writing

World Autism Awareness Day

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As I stated in an earlier post, April is Autism Awareness Month, but April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day.  To be honest, I don’t know why we have both, but we do.  I was contacted by the Huffington Post to answer the questions, “What is autism?” and “What is autism not?”   Needless to say, I was very psyched to be selected.  Double score, since they also picked Barrett’s picture to be published – because, of course, he’s gorgeous.  You can read the article on the Huffington Post Parent’s page.  I loved reading the thoughts of other parents.  We are not alone!

What do you think autism is?  What do you think autism in not?