A Few of my Favorite Things
My AAC presentation earned me quite a few subscribers!
So, for my new readers, here’s a look back at some of my favorite blog posts so far.
Adventures: Road Trip #3
The coolest thing I’ve ever done in my life is driving across the country with my husband and our dog. Three times.
This post highlights the first week of our third trip, from Buffalo to Seattle… at least do yourself a favor and look through the pictures.
And, once you realize that not even a pandemic can stop you from taking a trip yourself, check out my Road Trip Tips post to help you plan your own adventure.
Parenting: A Different Kind of Mom Shaming
Being a parent with Ataxia brings about a whole different set of challenges that really concern a whole lot of people.
This post addresses all of those thoughts, while also providing some reassurance for those of us who actually choose this life path.
(Is that you? Hi! Join our Facebook group: Parenting with Ataxia)
ELA: Grammar Mistakes
If you’re a teacher, I recommend reading some of my teaching posts. If you’re a reader, then these posts recommending books are for you.
But EVERYONE can benefit from spending some time learning how to avoid those all-too-common grammar mistakes I see every time I open social media.
Events: How to Protest without Marching
As horrible as a lot of recent events have been, it is pretty great to live in a country that (supposedly) allows for retaliation in the form of peaceful protests.
But what happens when you can’t march?
Whether it’s because of an illness, quarantine, or a baby (or all three), learn how to make a difference without leaving your home.
Ataxia (three from this category because I can’t choose):
How to Talk to Someone (with a Disability)
Did you know you can speak to someone with a disability the exact same way you talk to everyone else? Cool, huh?
Go ahead and share this post so that others can learn this little-known fact.
Avoiding Ataxia Anxiety
Remember, it can be 100% worth it to step outside your comfort zone, to feel the fear and do it anyway, even if that just means leaving your house for a few hours.
Gain some motivation, inspiration, & confidence by reading this post!
When Quitting is Winning
When your disease is progressive, you get the added challenge of having to figure out when to “call it quits” on certain activities.
So, how do you know when to stop doing something without feeling like you’re just giving up?
This post offers some anecdotes & advice on navigating this difficult journey.
Want to learn a little about the person behind this blog? These posts are a good place to start:
My Story…
Q&A
Dear Diary