There are moments in this autism journey that make us question the path we have pursued for our child. As that child grows and matures and becomes more expressive, more self-aware and shows signs of self-advocacy, we have more input than ever to guide our decision-making. Only all the extra input doesn’t necessarily make the […]
Read more "Questioning the Path"I talk a lot on the blog about how hockey is the glue that holds our little family together. I have been passionate about the sport literally since the first time I saw it as a four-year old. I have been a fan and a player ever since, and I now enjoy a rewarding career […]
Read more "Meeting Marty"No commute today so no written post. I took the day off, in large part so I could pick Ryan up from school and take him to a college hockey doubleheader at the Devils arena. I call this a pretty good Friday.
Read more "We Interrupt Our Regular Posting Schedule"We attended the Rangers-Devils game as a family Saturday night. We had a wonderful time as the Devils shut out their arch-rivals to earn their first win of the year. We cheered and shouted. We sang “HENNNNNNNNNNN-RIIIIIIIIK” at the Rangers goalie. We waved to all the Rangers fans that left early. We generally had a […]
Read more "Translating the World You See"Sunday afternoon, our house. I am sacked out on the couch, vaguely paying attention to an NFL game in which my favorite team is about to fall to 0-5. I am exhausted from the trip with Ryan to Penn State from which we have just returned. Despite Michigan’s terrible, awful, no-good loss, I am riding […]
Read more "Does There Always Have to Be a ‘But’?"
Pucks and Puzzle Pieces 