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Red Vines and Red Wine: May 2014
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Friday, May 9, 2014. Mother's Day.Get it together family! 1)A burnt, partially cold breakfast in bed. First you woke me up. Second, you made a huge mess. Third- I don't like eating in bed. The flower/weed from the yard does not pretty up this disaster. So thanks, but no thanks. 2) Asking me the day before what I want. If you haven't at least THOUGHT about Mother's Day prior to the day before- just forget it. Posted by Dawn Barnsdale. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Hit me up on Twitter! Blogs I Be Pimpin.
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Red Vines and Red Wine: One pissed off white suburban mom
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Sunday, November 17, 2013. One pissed off white suburban mom. I really want to thank U.S. Education Secretary, Arne Duncan, for pointing out that the only reason I am against Common Core is because I am a white suburban mom who has realized my kids aren't geniuses. WHEW! Seriously- YOU are in charge of education? If you haven't read the article- please read it here. I am not exaggerating or joking). Were you referring to the DOE, February 2013 report. Let's not even consider special needs students who wi...
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Red Vines and Red Wine: What's that holiday between Halloween and Christmas?
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Sunday, November 10, 2013. What's that holiday between Halloween and Christmas? It's November- time for family, and being thankful, and of course time to start thinking about Christmas. NO! This year Christmas was starting before Halloween! I really hate that. Let me eat my turkey and pumpkin pie dammit! Thanksgiving makes me want to punch an elf. I know I am not alone. As much as I love the holiday season- I really, really hate that it starts so damn early. Carols.I am sure you can figure out the. Too d...
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Red Vines and Red Wine: The holiDAZE with Autism
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Sunday, December 15, 2013. The holiDAZE with Autism. Making him take pictures- not my best idea. The HoliDAZE and Autism. two things that don't often mix well. The rushing, the loud music, the winter. The crowds, and new foods can all be a sensory NIGHTMARE for. The child with Autism. And if at all possible- try to entertain at your house- this gives your child a safe environment where expectations are understood. With the kids, and only that day's. Can't say enough about them! Soft and comfortable,.
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Red Vines and Red Wine: February 2014
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014. What day is it? It has been 3 years since I read Donna's Cancer Story. This time last year, my Teenzilla was preparing to shave her head for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Which began in March, 2000 as the annual reinsurance industry’s St. Patrick’s Day party, held at Jim Brady’s pub in Manhattan. The goal of shaving 17 heads and raising $17,000 turns into 19 bald heads and $104,000 donated to fund the research of the Children’s Oncology Group. In celebration of Donna Day 2014...
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Red Vines and Red Wine: December 2013
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013. New Year's Resolutions are for idealistic hipsters. It's that time of year again. The time when we all tell ourselves (and everyone within earshot) just how dramatically our life is about to change. Of course it is. Of course we do. Just like we did the last twenty New Year’s eves. And how well did all of THOSE turn out? Many of us are fantastic resolution makers. Beyond that, not so good. The making, good. The doing, not so good. Let's count my resolution failures shall we?
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Red Vines and Red Wine: New Year's Resolutions are for idealistic hipsters....
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013. New Year's Resolutions are for idealistic hipsters. It's that time of year again. The time when we all tell ourselves (and everyone within earshot) just how dramatically our life is about to change. Of course it is. Of course we do. Just like we did the last twenty New Year’s eves. And how well did all of THOSE turn out? Many of us are fantastic resolution makers. Beyond that, not so good. The making, good. The doing, not so good. Let's count my resolution failures shall we?
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Red Vines and Red Wine: Mother's Day...Get it together family!
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Friday, May 9, 2014. Mother's Day.Get it together family! 1)A burnt, partially cold breakfast in bed. First you woke me up. Second, you made a huge mess. Third- I don't like eating in bed. The flower/weed from the yard does not pretty up this disaster. So thanks, but no thanks. 2) Asking me the day before what I want. If you haven't at least THOUGHT about Mother's Day prior to the day before- just forget it. Posted by Dawn Barnsdale. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Hit me up on Twitter! Moms Who Drin...
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Red Vines and Red Wine: June 2013
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Sunday, June 23, 2013. Full Moon Madness and Autism- what IS the connection? Every month I start seeing the signs. Dramatically (and I do mean. And this is not unique to my son. All over Facebook and Twitter, spectrum parents are saying virtually the same thing. Our kiddos are "off". And this isn't just from parents, teachers say the same thing. So what is it? Are we all suffering from some group hallucination? Howl at the moon! So pretty- so maddening! Quella luna pazza- that crazy moon. Dead duck at 2am.
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Red Vines and Red Wine: May 2013
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Saturday, May 18, 2013. Tragedy demands answers- start asking the RIGHT questions. Two more tragedies for the autism community occurred over the last week as well. This is almost too much for my heart to bear. I have included links to Drew and Owen at the end of this blog. Please send healing thoughts to their families as well. HOW could this have happened? And most of all, WHO is to blame? Educating PARENTS about the very real issue of wandering and autism is imperative. Headlines focused on the fact th...
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