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Happy Feelings in the Air!

Happy Feelings in the Air!

Happy Feelings in the Air! So, my husband and I do not get away often together but when we do we put our WHOLE heart in it. This weekend was a whirlwind! We spent quality time with some of our dear...

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To the Class of 1993

To the Class of 1993

To the Class of 1993 This weekend marked my 30th class reunion. I had an incredible time with old friends, classmates, and peers. You have the usual conversations about where you are, what you are ...

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Pure Joy!

Pure Joy!

Pure Joy! We have these moments in our lives that we just cherish. There is no way to explain them other than to say that they are PURE JOY! It has been 30 years since I graduated from college this...

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SLOW DOWN

SLOW DOWN

SLOW DOWN Everyday in every way we RUSH! We RUSH through breakfast. We RUSH to get to through morning traffic. We RUSH to get to the meeting or to make it through the meeting to get to the next mee...

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Trust your Instinct!

Trust your Instinct!

Trust your instinct! So Of course it is autism awareness month. Every year in this particular month my email is flooded with other advocates and parents searching for answers. I always wish I had m...

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Mommy Moment!  Do IT Chloe!

Mommy Moment! Do IT Chloe!

Mommy Moment! Do IT Chloe! My daughter, a Dramaturgical Consultant for “The October Storm” at Raven Theatre So I LIVE for the moments. My daughter Chloe is constantly telling me to get a life &#821...

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Dream Deferred

Dream Deferred

Dream Deferred This year marks the 20th year of my membership in the Florida Bar Association. I actively practiced as a trial attorney until my daughter was diagnosed with ASD then transitioned to ...

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Answer is ALWAYS yes

Answer is ALWAYS yes

Answer is ALWAYS YES Sounds strange but when you are supporting a loved one on the Spectrum, somehow the answer is ALWAYS YES. You watch them go through life with so many people saying no- you feel...

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In GOOD time

In GOOD time

In GOOD time I remember asking my grandmother a ton of questions and no matter what I asked, ultimately her response was the same. Good things come to those who wait Kimberly you must be patient An...

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The Sun Always Rises

The Sun Always Rises

The Sun Always Rises So I am on the other side of the Gulf of Mexico watching the sunrise again! Even though I participate in this ritual often it never ceases to amaze me how peaceful it is to wat...

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