'Yes, There’s More'
I Have a Friend with Autism
Karen is a mom of a 6 year old with autism (Post by KAREN VELEZ) I had never met the woman who was going to give the presentation to the class. I saw the Power Point read more
Listening to The Stories – Photographer Guy Tal
(Post by GUY TAL) Many thoughts were on my mind as again I took to the long and empty roads, en route to meet with Michael and our Visionary Death Valley workshop group. A train of read more
Blessings Are Always Happening
Feature photo: Our family, Christmas 1992 (Post by DR. CLAIRE MCCARTHY) Last weekend there was a baptism during Mass at church. A baby boy named Zachary was baptized, and we all clapped when his father held read more
All the Fun of the Fair
Post by Francisco Little In Beijing, celebrating Chinese New Year isn’t complete without a visit to a Temple Fair. It’s an ideal way to dive into Chinese folk culture and enjoy the carnival atmosphere with all the read more
When ‘Second’ is Spelled AWESOME
(Karen is a mom of a 6 year old with autism) Post by Karen Velez Since he was able to talk, my kid has been able to spell. I’ve mentioned before that, since he was an read more
Finding the Happiness We Deserve – Photographer Erik Kerstenbeck
Feature photo: Island of Oahu, Hawaii (Post by ERIK KERSTENBECK) One of the most wrenching decisions we ever make in life is leaving a long-term relationship that just isn’t working. When attempts at repairing and read more
Ian Plant’s Top 5 Resolutions for the New Year
“Red Dawn”—Isle of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom. (Post by Ian Plant) The New Year is upon us, a time for past reflection and future resolve. Everyone feels that urge to put their mistakes behind them, read more
The Photographic Life – Guy Tal
(Post by GUY TAL) I recently came across a wonderful presentation by National Geographic photographer Sam Abell. I expected to be inspired by great images and stories from a career of photographic adventures. What I did read more
Grading for High Functioning Autism Students
(Post by KAREN VELEZ) What makes a child gifted and talented may not always be good grades in school, but a different way of looking at the world and learning. Chuck Grassley A little after the read more
Christopher Columbus & the Egg
(Post by Ian Plant) There’s a famous anecdote about Christopher Columbus which I’ve always enjoyed. According to the story, after his return to Europe from one of his voyages of discovery to the New World, Columbus read more
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