Is my blog title too harsh? Maybe for some, but I needed to keep it real and be straightforward. So here goes. Last week I had an aha moment. It was a revelation about mean people. The first words that came to mind were that mean people suck. It is obvious to me now that … More Mean People Suck
When I knew that Sydney was getting closer to reaching puberty. I was in total shock and disbelief. I wasn’t prepared for her to start her cycle or for her to wear a bra. Many things scare me with autism. Having someone take advantage of Sydney is very high on my list. Preparing Sydney for … More It’s Time For Lady Days
Now I understand the excitement when people dressed up like Hans Solo or Harry Potter. It was for the pride and excitement for the movie. It was more than just going to a movie. It was much deeper. I really didn’t understand it until yesterday when I went to see the Black Panther. Where … More Dark Skin Is In
Having President’s Day off on Monday gave us a chance to go to medical appointments. Sydney loves her routine. So when there is no school. I am prepared in case she has a difficult time coping with the change. I can still yell Plot Twist! And she looks directly at me for the next set … More Rosa Parks Is At It Again
When you hear the words professional development your face may look differently at different phases in your teaching career. I admit I feel professionally developed after 22 years of teaching. A few weeks ago I walked into professional development with an open mind. It is always a scramble for me when the kids don’t have … More Follow The Leader
He used to talk my ear off. Ask me questions about my day. Complain about moving to Delaware and ask me if Sydney would be autistic forever. Things are different lately. He still talks but only in one word answers. Is this a teenage thing? How much do I pry? I can always check his … More You Better Not Eat a Tide Pod
How did Ash Wednesday fall on the day of love this year? This is not a part of my celebration week. Lent really came out of nowhere this year for me. Usually I am prepared. I know what I am giving up. And I am ready to approach 40 days of soul-searching. Well, Ash Wednesday … More Sorry God, Lent Starts Next Week
Miracles happen everyday. We might be too busy to notice the simple miracles that many people take for granted. I believe in miracles. I believe in the impossible. When my circumstances look hopeless. That’s when I stand still because I know that God is about to show up and show out! Saturday, Harrison had a … More Sydney’s Story
They are all going to laugh at me. They are all going to laugh at me. Did that happen before they poured pigs blood on Sissy Spacek in Carrie? I can’t remember. But that is how I felt walking into Cantwells Tavern on my birthday, February 14th, Valentine’s Day, the day of love. I couldn’t … More Table For One Please
Were your ears burning? We were just talking about you. How many of you have heard that expression? A few weeks ago someone made the comment. “Don’t worry Brooke can handle it.” Their statement was true. I can handle it. But guess what someone else can handle it too. Just because I am a single … More Don’t Worry, Brooke Can Handle It
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