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My son at 20, autism, and being “normal”
Bear with me because I know parents always say this, but I can’t believe my little boy is 20. In picture 1 you will see my smiling, clear-eyed, neurotypically developing and verbal 11 and a half month old. Picture 2, taken shortly after his 1st birthday, shows my son beginning to drift off in his…
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A short stint at Starbucks
According to recently appointed Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson in this interview with Fast Company editor Bob Safian, Starbucks is “a consumer brand that is anchored on human connection.” As a former employee partner at Starbucks, I believe this connection is unwittingly being phased out. Though Mr. Johnson, with his impassioned tale of swapping out his overdone…
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Coffee is the answer
I completely agree with all of the above, although I can’t in good conscience recommend the head busting. Then again, I’m not responsible for you. Go ahead and do what you think. I’m going to grab myself another cup of coffee while I wait for my next mission…
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Freezing my balls off in a cold shower
Physically speaking, I do not possess a set, but when speaking metaphorically, balls are an easily grasped illustration tool. 😁 Rather than dig myself in any deeper here, let’s get to the point. Why the cold shower? Because it’s a shifter! A game-changer, a mood-lifter, a mind-bender; an alteration to my once usual routine shower.…
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Gluten Free&Vegan Banana-Nut Muffins
I’m not vegan myself, but several people near and dear to my heart are, so I prefer to create treats that we can all enjoy. I operate under the same “exclusion is an unnecessary violence” policy endorsed by Grace in Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding. Recipes are no exception. If you’re not vegan, no problem! Just use…
LA Holmberg: fit beyond Form 