Is High-Functioning Autism just code for “Your kid is a jerk”?
Recently, there’s been a lot of discussion about high-functioning autism in my house. The last time my son took an extended-vacay at the mental health … Read more
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They Put My Kid in a Padded Room at School…So, What?
This afternoon, I read this article about a school in either Australia (g’day, mate!), where they were all in an uproar about this principal having … Read more
The Vegan Vintage Ombre Cake That Wasn’t
I was going to write this awesome recipe for a great cake. All pretty and ombre from a soft beige up to a deep pink. … Read more
To My Teenage Son: I got you.
He’s 13 going on Pain-in-My-A**. He’s got way too much–everything, attitude, brevity, curiosity, personality, opinion, EVERYTHING; to make it to 14 without lots of bumps, … Read more
Quick Beef Stew
On a cold day, my family likes no meal better than Quick Beef Stew. And, although I have a recipe for stew that calls for … Read more