Against all odds

What brings a tear of joy to your eye? I have a few relatives who are neurodivergent/have autism. Watching them succeed and grow is such a joy. Especially when they have found their friends and created their social network. In college I volunteered for the Special Olympics. I can’t explain how powerful and rewarding itContinue reading “Against all odds”

Rules are NOT made to be broken

What bothers you and why? I’m a rule follower. A classic hands in the steering wheel at 10 and 2 (I know that’s not a thing anymore) rule follower. I’m an introvert and an accountant, it’s in my nature. So I don’t like when people don’t follow the rules. 13 items in the 12 orContinue reading “Rules are NOT made to be broken”

He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother

Describe a family member. My bother is about 6 years older. As kids he would waffle between looking after me and torturing me. He was a good big brother and I always thought he and his friends were cool. When our dad died young, my brother took over as a surrogate father. He took careContinue reading “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”