Naturally Occurring

Friday, 30 March 2012

On World Down Syndrome Day there was a live streaming webcast from the UN conference. I wasn't able to watch it at the time, but thanks to a link on Plus15's blog I'm able to catch up on what I missed. There were speakers from all over the world, includi

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"Endless Winter"

Thursday, 29 March 2012

"Endless Winter"It's ok.It's fine.I don't need it.It's not mine.I don't want it to be.Not for we.Damn sure not for me.Miss me with that.Missed me? Called back?When?After the backtrack?After you fell back?Yeah. I felt that.So fall back.Go away.Not today.Forgot yesterday.Could care less about tomorro

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"Infidelity Theory"

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

"Infidelity Theory"There you go:You say "You know betterthan to send love lettersto rug munchers and home wreckers!"You say you're leaving me alone.Well, can I at least have my phone;and before we start fighting,can I get that in writing?I mean, if you want to be frank,this king sized bed isn't you

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"11:36 PM: Friday Night: 47th Floor"

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

"11:36 PM: Friday Night: 47th Floor"To be honest,I don't know modesty.Honestly, I don't think muchof beating around the bushwhen thoughts of the tush,the nappy dugout,the leaky run-out,the So_Damn_Tight_I_May_Never_Come_Outare part of everything you know I won't talk about......in front of her, him

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Special Exposure Wednesday

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

My little girl. Looking so grown.If you've followed my blog for awhile you might notice Kayla has been sporting a different hair style. She's had the same one for a few years now ... cut straight across above the shoulders and with bangs. All her school

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Kayla Makes Another TV Appearance

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Kayla had the opportunity to be on the local ABC Affiliate for a segment on their Lowcountry Live! show. She was with Mr. Steve Hatton, a founder of the Summerville Miracle League. They were talking about SML and the upcoming annual fundraiser. I thought

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"[Jaded](Sincerity)"

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

"[Jaded](Sincerity)"Fill in the chasm with words. Thingss that are fathomed when heard. Words you can see with your eyes. Healing the broken inside. I took some time to readAnd learned how to plant seedsBecause digging up dirtIsn't always about self worth. Earth is too wet

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Oh or Zero

Monday, 26 March 2012

I don't know at what point I noticed this, but there was a time when I would say the word "oh" to refer to the number 0 in a phone number (three-oh-one) or any set of numbers really (five-oh-five) and it started bugging me. Because it is a number, not a

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Who is the Burden?

Saturday, 24 March 2012

Most of the nation is aware of the tragedy that happened to Trayvon Martin. An innocent, unarmed, 17-yr old male who was walking back home was shot and killed by a 'self-appointed' neighborhood watchman who said Trayvon looked 'suspicious.' They scuffled

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Special Exposure Wednesday/WDSD

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Today is WDSD. Raising awareness about people with Down syndrome...and differences...and that difference does not equal less. What is WDSD?Down syndrome = Trisomy 21 = 3 copies of the 21st chromosome = 3/21 = March 21 = World Down Syndrome Day!

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World Down Syndrome Day

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Just some bits and pieces and links and videos about World Down Syndrome Day.My status on FB this morning: Down syndrome = Trisomy 21 = 3 copies of the 21st chromosome = 3/21 = March 21 = World Down Syndrome Day! I thought that would be a quick explanati

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Treasured Moment

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

I picked Lucas up from preschool and looked in his bin for any paperwork. Today he had a headband in his bin. I asked him why. This was our conversation.L: "It's for Kayla."M: "Did you get it from the treasure box?" L: "Yeah. I picked it out for Kayla."M

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"Fairy Tale....Reality Check"

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

"Fairy Tale....Reality Check"Go, Cinderella: With your house slipper that you call a glass shoe, your unearned means that you later deem shattered dreams,Your man whose grand scheme involves street teams and triple beams, that crack whore credit score, leaking pip

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Google Logo

Monday, 19 March 2012

Isn't this a great logo? Wouldn't it be awesome to see this on their website on Mar 21? What a great way to raise some awareness on World Down Syndrome Day.Let's see if we can make this happen! Someone named Mark Jones created this artwork. Just attach i

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Just One Question

Sunday, 18 March 2012

35 adults were developmental disabilities were all asked the same question:"If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?"I loved this video, watching their reactions, seeing them really think about this question, and their answers. So

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Do Something Extra

Thursday, 15 March 2012

Mar 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. The date - 3/21 is significant because it represents the 3 copies of the 21st chromosomes that individuals with Down syndrome have.This date was established in 2006 by Down Syndrome International.This is the first yea

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