In Honor of the Special Needs Community and to Evelynn, a very special Swainson's Lorikeet. For the past 11 years, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA has hosted the Festival of Human Abilities, celebrating the creative and inspiring spirit of people with disabilities. This weekend, we showed up to cheer and enjoy… Continue reading Celebrating Talent and “Sparks” of the Divine with Disabilities
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Define Normal with Arms Open Wide
I stood at the cashier's counter waiting to pay for a steel-gray and orange patterned Under-Armor sneakers for my son. Sean stood fidgeting beside me, playing Super Mario cart on his red Nintendo DS-XL. He struggles with the racing games and does better with the logical games, where he uncannily unlocks secret tunnels, levels and… Continue reading Define Normal with Arms Open Wide
Don’t take the Mark When You Wake Up
Are you counting on your good deeds? Don't hold your breath! If God is the Guy up there, Dude and not Father, or you don't believe or care that He exists or you think Jesus was a good man or prophet and a curse word to make a point, you are not alone. It's hard to walk… Continue reading Don’t take the Mark When You Wake Up
Ama Danesi 