— 1 — First Things First: Go read this article about Noah Van Vooren. If you have doubts about the motivations behind sports teams who give special treatment to kids with special needs, this article might change your mind. — 2 — Sweet Home Alabama honks this season. I apologize for encouraging you to watch… Read More
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The Adventures of Letterman
Faster than a rolling O Stronger than silent E Able to leap capital T in a single bound It’s a word, it’s a plan…it’s Letterman! [Please humor me and tell me you know what childhood television show that quote above comes from…TIP: It’s not Sesame Street] I don’t post a whole lot of video here,… Read More
In Between: Where Do We Go From Here?
Before this month is out, Sarah Kate will turn eleven years old. We’ve officially reached the tween years, and while I know there’s a lot of growing up left to do, there’s no denying the fact she’s on the downhill to adulthood. Her body is changing, as is her attitude, and suddenly all of those… Read More
Sun-Beams: December 8, 2013
Sun-Beams is a collection of links to stories, articles, photos, or videos I have come across that I believe will inspire, inform, or encourage you, as well as my favorite photo posted on my other blog, Violet Film, from the past week. Vision that’s beyond sight – Gotta start with a football-themed story because my Tigers… Read More
Seven Snippets: Bah Humbug, Sewing Machines, and Seismic Activity
— 1 — I have nothing for my oldest child for Christmas. And by nothing, I don’t mean “I haven’t bought anything yet” – I mean “I have no idea what I’m going to get her.” I thought I had a slam dunk with a Vera Bradley messenger bag for school (her backpack is exacerbating… Read More
What I Want the Future to Look Like
At Brigham Young University-Idaho, a student named Cesar Ibanez is working toward a degree in biology with the aim of becoming a biophysicist. Ibanez has a genetic disease, spinal muscular atrophy, that prevents him from having any control of his legs, and limited control of other muscles. He requires assistance with, well, just about everything… Read More