Last week should have been a triumph. Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid had just concluded and the result was even more glorious than last fall’s James and the Giant Peach – and that’s saying something! This time, Sarah Kate was a seagull, without a name or any lines, but with a… Read More
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Mayberry Special Olympics: Take Two
Our family’s involvement with Special Olympics began when Nathan was only thirteen days old, when Mr. Andi was invited to participate in the Torch Run by friends of his in local law enforcement. The following year, he pushed Nathan in his jogging stroller in the run, and the year after that, he carried him. Fast forward… Read More
Birthdays Are Better With Friends
Seven. That’s how old my baby is now. The only difference I could detect between the day before his birthday and the day of his birthday is that he was proud to declare to one and all that he was now SEVEN. Seven sounds much older than six, I guess because seven is considered the “age… Read More
Back for the Princess Weekend: A Guest Post by Sarah Kate
Note from Andi: Long-time readers will remember that Sarah Kate first completed the mile at Walt Disney World during the Princess Weekend three years ago. The race brought her a lot of unexpected attention (and led to her appearing in a promotional video for RunDisney). We went back recently for her to try again, and I’ve… Read More
Proving Myself: A Guest Post by Sarah Kate
On Saturday afternoon, I was invited to participate as a guest on Special Chronicles, a podcast by my mom’s friend Dan Smrokowski. The aim of Special Chronicles is to “give respect and a voice to those with special needs.” When I was asked to join him, I was more than overjoyed. I’d like to start my… Read More
The Stained Glass Windows No One Will Ever See
“Even the smallest person can change the course of history.” – J.R.R. Tolkien Sometimes I look around at my life and am surprised by what I find. I dislike messes and chaos, but we have three dogs – all in the house – that constantly track in dirt and detritus despite the multiple dog doormats… Read More