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Category Archives: Writing
An oldie, but a goodie
Today I’m over here, with a short essay I wrote a few years ago. It feels as true today as it did then, perhaps even more-so after Avery’s surgery. I hope it rings true for you, too. Thanks, Louise!
Posted in Writing
Tagged BLOOM, disability, Down syndrome, inspiration, parenting, special needs
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How did this happen?
This is the longest interval between posts here at Pinwheels since I began scribbling down my notes and thoughts more than 2 years ago. I want to say I don’t know how this could have happened, but really, I already know … Continue reading
My words, your words
I came across this computer generated list of words associated with my writing while I was working over at ParentDish. I find it odd, and compelling, and startlingly true. It’s kind of like reading your horoscope and realizing, Oh! That’s … Continue reading
Becoming
Writing, for me, has always been a way of understanding things—a way of recording the events, to play back to yourself later, when you feel safe enough to look at them closely. Writing is like the TiVo of life.
Write with me!
One thing that being a parent has shown me, especially being Avery’s mom, is that often, what I need to do most, what I need to get much better at, is letting go of the way I think things should … Continue reading
The sometimes strange synchronicity of life
Like most of my stories lately, this one is long and a little bit rambling. It involves fall and homeschool and books and reading and even, apples. So here we go: A few days ago Bennett asked me where apples … Continue reading
Posted in Pinwheels, Writing
Tagged apples, books, life, Louise Erdrich, reading, The Painted Drum, Writing
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The long-overdue BlogHer post
Way back when I began this blog (which is a subject that came up at BlogHer, when DID I begin Pinwheels, and I didn’t have a ready answer for the question, maybe I should add my archives, to which I … Continue reading
Posted in Down syndrome, Pinwheels, Writing
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San Francisco, here I come!
On Friday, I’ll be signing books with Vicki Forman from 2-2:30 at the BlogHer Bookstore & Internet Cafe, which is across from Registration in the Westin’s Georgian Room–if you’ll be there too, stop by and say hi! Then Saturday, I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
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Try this!
Susan and Janice of 5 Minutes for Mom have launched several new sister sites, including one called 5 Minutes for Special Needs. Tammy of Praying for Parker is the site’s fearless leader, and regular writers include Kim of Ramblings of … Continue reading
Posted in Down syndrome, Writing
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A conversation about writing with Vicki Forman
Suzanne Kamata’s new book, Love You to Pieces: Creative Writers on Raising a Child with Special Needs (Beacon Press) was released this month. It’s a collection of poems, short stories, essays and excerpts from larger works–some of the writing has … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
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An editor’s take on the publishing industry
Here’s a thoughtful look at current trends in publishing from an editor’s point of view; the post is called, “Less is More.”
6 impossible things
The White Queen from Alice in Wonderland has a line that goes like this: “Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” Which is exactly how I feel most days; and sometimes, not only do I believe 6 impossible … Continue reading
Posted in Down syndrome, Pinwheels, Writing
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The Baby Bonding Book for Dads
My friend Jennifer Margulis and her husband James di Properzio have written a beautiful gift book I wished we’d had 9 years ago, when Carter was born. Tom and I were both newborn parents then, equally invested in our lives … Continue reading
Posted in Pinwheels, Writing
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MotherTalk Wednesday
Gretchen Josephson is a writer and a poet who also happens to have Down syndrome. Her new book, Bus Girl, is a collection of poems that document her life as she grows in independence, works at the Denver Dry … Continue reading
Posted in Down syndrome, Road Map to Holland, Writing
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Tuesday’s MotherTalk Blog Book Tour
Has all this talk about writing and books gotten you inspired? A great way to begin is to write for anthologies. That way, you’re not responsible for an entire book–you commit to creating one small part of it, which allows you … Continue reading
Posted in Road Map to Holland, Writing
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