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More Than a Van

May 26, 2021June 3, 2021 · 1 Comment ·

In July 2015 we purchased our (2011) blue van in order to better transport Tori and her growing equipment needs. It was a gift to us from those who had … Continue reading More Than a Van

Act 133 of 2020: Implemented!

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 · 3 Comments ·

I’ve already posted about this on social media and on LDNBS.org but it felt necessary to also include it here because this is a monumental day. Today Pennsylvania became the … Continue reading Act 133 of 2020: Implemented!

Immortality? Pass.

May 10, 2021May 8, 2021 · Leave a comment ·

Immortality is a frequent topic in movies, books, and conversations. What would you do if you were immortal, if you were able to live on this earth forever? Would you … Continue reading Immortality? Pass.

The Brevity of Life

May 8, 2021 · 3 Comments ·

I’ve been thinking about death more than usual over the past year. And it’s not what you may be thinking. It all started with Tori. Before her diagnosis I don’t … Continue reading The Brevity of Life

Coronaversary

March 13, 2021March 13, 2021 · Leave a comment ·

March 13th is the official “Coronaversary” for us because it’s the day that things started to shift in our family’s life. As that date approaches, I’ve been reflecting on all … Continue reading Coronaversary

Past vs. Future

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 · 5 Comments ·

Don’t let someone’s failure in the past prevent you from seeing what could be a beautiful future.

Taking Steps Toward Objectivity

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 · 4 Comments ·

Last week, a couple of friends asked me how I manage to remain fairly objective with my observations of current events and I have been thinking about it ever since. … Continue reading Taking Steps Toward Objectivity

Assumptions and Where I Actually Stand

January 7, 2021 · 9 Comments ·

(This is an expanded version of a Facebook status I posted earlier today because I keep thinking of things I should have said, and I felt it was worthy of … Continue reading Assumptions and Where I Actually Stand

This is Thirty-Eight

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 · Leave a comment ·

My birthday always coincides with the time most people spend reflecting on the previous year, so I get away with only reflecting once. 😉 This year has been one of … Continue reading This is Thirty-Eight

Signed by Governor Wolf

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 · 2 Comments ·

In September, I was told it was “improbable but not impossible” to see SB983 progress because of our many delays (and a global pandemic). I took that as a challenge. … Continue reading Signed by Governor Wolf

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