PUZZLES & CAMO BY SHELLY HUHTANEN Yes, bad things will happen, but I have faith that some good things are going to happen too. Fear can paralyze you. It can hinder you from making decisions and it can destroy any hope one may have in planning for the future. There can also be fear of change, fear of time and fear of the unknown. Maybe it’s because we do not have the power to control […]
BY KIMBERLEE RUTAN McCAFFERTY I’ve found the women of my generation to be more accepting of each other’s choices than articles I’ve read on the subject, and that makes me glad, because what we really need from each other is support and acceptance. A few months ago, a dear friend of mine lent me “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg. On the off chance you live under a rock and haven’t heard of the book, in […]
From the Desk of JO WALDRON DISABLED AMERICAN FOR THE NATION Appointed By The President Of The United States Of America, Ronald Reagan July 2015 To: Anyone looking for a service dog. Dear readers, Most of you know that I am happiest when I can endorse a business started and run by people with disabilities. I am writing to inform anyone looking for the best possible breed for a hearing, mobility, or therapy dog to […]
BY KIMBERLEE RUTAN MCCAFFERTY I hear Justin’s bus before I see it, motor revving loudly from a block away so I have time to get up from my curb and wait at the end of the driveway. I’ve been away for two days and am anticipating this homecoming, am usually greeted by effusive hugs and kisses upon any lengthy absence. As I move closer to the bus door however, I hear his unmistakeable unhappy sounds, […]
Is it truly vacation if we are constantly hovering over Sammy to make sure he doesn’t ruin something that doesn’t belong to us? Going away is supposed to be an exciting activity for most yet, at the same time, finding the right vacation spot can end up being a big stressor. My family and I know this from experience. We’ve always needed to find vacations that fit the needs of my brother, Sammy, who has […]
