The Paradox of Parenting and the Practice of Joy The best part of parenting is watching them grow.The worst part of parenting… is watching them grow! That paradox sat with me last night as I watched other parents navigate their
The illusion of communication doesn’t just persist in the AI era — it accelerates. “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” George Bernard Shaw Is the attribution to George Bernard Shaw correct? To
Birdman – in the moment – footsteps of the Notre Dame – April 2013 This moment was such an unexpected gift. I caught this brilliant man feeding the birds in his own quiet, instinctive way—completely unbothered by the world around
A Season of Celebration – Neurowildnerness adaptations Midwinter has a way of stripping life to its bones. The veil thins, the light retreats, and every offering—time, attention, presence—lands with the weight of something sacred. In seasons like this, giving isn’t
A tribute I wrote last year – about this time! I wanted to share something about my spouse/wife that is too often forgotten – Liz LivingstonWhat happens after an injury holding a child and falling down stairs? Then years of
Flipping the Shark: How I Use AI as a Dyslexic neurotype As someone with dyslexia, writing been a challenge and rarely emerges as a strength. But more recently that’s changed—dramatically. Thanks to AI, I can now articulate my thoughts more
Sometimes wandering into rabbitholes emerges from unlikely places Rabbit hole number 1 A conversation sparked this thought: “I see you shared this on Friday – and hope by now things have settled – I share a comic and a meme
My 2nd Brain System Adventure: Clarity Through Chaos I dove headfirst into a rabbit hole of productivity tools and systems, chasing a better way to manage my life and it’s simplicities, completies and chaos. What I found was friction—technical hurdles,
🧠 Understanding Extreme Demand Avoidance: The Role of Anxiety and Uncertainty Extreme Demand Avoidance (EDA), often associated with the Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile within autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a behavioral pattern that can be deeply challenging for families,