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Post by TriciaF on Sept 18, 2009 0:47:36 GMT -5
Hey friends....I haven't been here in soooo long...I apoligize if this is old news...but I just got Patrick's eye doctor to begin to carry this line of eyeglasses and they have worked out so well I wanted to be sure everyone knew of them. I won't say he is never pushing them up....but almost never!!! Good enough for me! www.specs4us.com/
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Post by TriciaF on Sept 18, 2009 0:19:26 GMT -5
Hi friends....haven't been here in forever...but I am on a soapbox tonight. Just shooting off messages of complaint to the new Jay Leno Show website as follows:
Just writing to say I love the new show, but.....as a mother of a young son with special needs, I spend a good part of my time dealing with the uninformed perceptions of some of the public. I spent my day trying to open people's minds to having my son spend parts of his day in a regular classroom and then I get to listen to this excuse for humor? It doesn't help to have comedians like the guy you showcased tonight, coming on a popular new show and saying a bit where the punch line was "it was like going on a special ed class trip". Come on...if you can't get a laugh without making fun of the mentally disabled...how great a writer are you?! And believe me....it doesn't go over well with his 15 year old brother and cousins who have to hear it, too. Why do people think its ok to do this? We can whine and make fun of Joe Wilson, Kanye West and Serena Williams.....but this guy's behaviour is no better. He doesn't get a pass in the name of comedy. Please have some consideration.
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Post by TriciaF on Sept 9, 2008 23:03:44 GMT -5
Steff!!! That is too cool!.... I know you said you can't say the show...but it sure sounds like 10 years younger! Keep us informed about when it will air....can't wait to see you and Olivia. Are you gonna let them cut/color your hair?
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Post by TriciaF on Sept 9, 2008 23:01:53 GMT -5
Yall might find this article interesting....gives some additional facts about Palin's record and actions on disabilities. By the way, the article mentions her nephew with autism. That is her sister's 12 year old son....her sister spoke about her son having special needs with the CNN reporter who sat with she and her husband in Alaska and interviewed them immediately after Sarah's big speech. www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-disabled8-2008sep08,0,5707481.story
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Post by TriciaF on Jun 16, 2008 22:12:21 GMT -5
Hi friends! Coming up for some air out of my life's common craziness. Sure miss all of you soooo very much. Once in a while lately I have been able to drop in and read a few lines. Its always like coming home.
Anyway, I just wanted to share that Patrick (age 8 in April can you believe it?) just came back from his first away camp. It is a special needs camp in our state (SC) and you are eligible at age 7. Last year was not possible with my parent's health issues...but this year....it was time.
He had a wonderful time...was there from last Tuesday thru today (Monday). He seemed older when I picked him up? Does that sound silly? He is ready to go back next year and his favorite counselor (a great young high school grad) named Thomas actually lives close to us. We may be able to keep in touch...very cool. They swam twice a day, had a camp fire with marshmellows last night, boat rides on the lake, activity hall with air hokey, dancing and fooseball, just all the normal every day camp activities.
And the best thing.....it hardly hurt (Mom) a bit! And I'm sure that in no small part that is do to all the sharing from Susan and Jackie about their Emily's camp experiences. So thank you unomasers.....your wisdom and influence is like that energizer bunny.....it just keeps going and going and going.....LOL
Love you all, ~TriciaF
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Post by TriciaF on Jan 12, 2008 0:03:44 GMT -5
Wanted to let everyone know that there is a free Wrightslaw conference taking place in Columbia, SC February 27th. This includes two free books, the IDEA law book and From Emotions to Advocacy. Peter Wright is a fabulous speaker and I have attended this training in Charlotte last year and it is very practical. If you plan to attend, register early as they only have 250 slots and have already registered well over 100 people. If you come, please let me know, I would love to meet up with fellow unomasers. www.wrightslaw.com/
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Post by TriciaF on Jun 24, 2006 19:05:46 GMT -5
Hey Ashley, Sorry I missed you when I called. We have a support group meeting in Columbia on Monday at 6....speakers are an OT and PT. If you can come that would be great. Bring anyone you would like. If you need directions...etc...call me. They have childcare.
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Post by TriciaF on Jun 24, 2006 16:35:52 GMT -5
It worked!! yeah. found this site: www.ehow.com/tips_2598.htmlAfter reading through, decided the thing that sounded safest was oxy clean. I had a tub of oxy clean free powder that I use to clean carpets (renting the cleaner from the grocery store). So, mixed it under directions to remove spots from carpets and worked like a charm on the fabric couch and the throw pillow. It didn't lighten either one. I was so impressed...I washed 7 throw pillows. They are kindof a fake suede look and I had been scared to try the washing machine and they all needed a good cleaning.
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Post by TriciaF on Jun 23, 2006 20:36:39 GMT -5
Oh A!....I spoke too soon. Just found black sharpie on the love seat cushions. It is a darker pattern- tapestry type fabric...and kinda old...but still needed to do duty. So...I guess I am back on the web searching for how to take permanent sharpie off fabric!
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Post by TriciaF on Jun 23, 2006 14:10:33 GMT -5
Well, while I visited at unomas today, seems Patrick, who hates to draw, got hold of a Sharpie permanent marker and scribbled on our light maple colored pergo floor, the door to his room, his bed, himself, a pair of flip flops and the hard placemats. Oh boy. The floor was the only thing that freaked me out.....big, huge black circles on that pale yellow. I tried the Pergo floor cleaner, only got lighter and smeared. So, I went to their website and they recommenced acetone nail polish remover. I held my breath and it worked! Thank goodness. I thought it would be way too harsh. So, in case you are ever in the same situation.....go for it.
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Post by TriciaF on Jun 23, 2006 20:43:05 GMT -5
OM Goodness....if that doesn't sell right away, nothing will. I love, love, love the pink. Did I mention I always wanted girls? The only way my house would ever be that clean...is if someone else owned it. I really like the cabinets....are they painted or a light wood or what?
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Post by TriciaF on Jun 24, 2006 18:53:54 GMT -5
What about beatles song lyrics?
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away
Oh, I believe in yesterday
We all live in a yellow submarine
You're Going to Lose That Girl
Help! I need somebody, Help! Not just anybody,
That'll be the day
Or..........
Hard-headed woman
Dontcha make my brown eyes blue
witchy woman
bad hair day
Dream a little dream of me
hold that thought
love hurts
makin whoopie
the light fantastic
One is never too old to yearn. Author: Italian Proverb
hope springs eternal
A friend is one before whom you may think aloud
For Jackie's fairies:
Good luck befriend thee, Son; for at thy birth The fairy ladies danced upon the hearth. Author: John Milton
Once in awhile, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.
Fairy Tale: A horror story to prepare children for the newspapers
Fairie lights
Dance the night away
dance fever
dance with the devil
put on your dancin shoes
dance like there's no tomorrow
same old song and dance
The world is more like it is now then it ever has before. Dwight Eisenhower
"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night."
Life is a terminal disease.
It's all a pigment of your hallucination
Why be normal?
Never go into a hug off balance
Be fruit fly and multiple
I'm serious; it was a joke.
Hairy Kiwi: Death by fruit.
Everything takes longer than you think.
You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely
Honk if you like peace and quiet.
Always remember that you're unique . . . just like everyone else.
Everyone is ignorant, only on different subjects
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Post by TriciaF on Jun 24, 2006 17:24:18 GMT -5
Oh fun, Jackie I just saw your post. hmmmm Allright allready, Blue moon...I saw you standing alone. Time is on my side Oh....this has always been one of my favorite creeds...maybe too long: How wonderful to do nothing, and then rest afterwards. The old commercial: Avoid the Noid Thoreau: Beware of all enterprises that require a new set of clothes. Whatever it is....I didn't do it. fess up temptation alley times a wastin paddlin up the wrong creek Check out this site: www.idiomsite.com/
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Post by TriciaF on Mar 7, 2006 0:41:31 GMT -5
Thought this was a hoot. It was written by the actress, Felicity Huffman in December 05 Esquire Magazine, the Genius Edition. Warning...language alert.
1. Its not really the shoes. It's how they make our legs look.
2. Women also fantasize during sex.
3. And sometimes those fantasies are about shoes.
4. If you want to see us naked more often, turn up the d.a.m.n thermostat.
5. A big d.i.c.k. is a bore if it's attached to a big d.i.c.k.
6. We can pee standing up, but it's not pretty.
7. We can't hear a word your saying if there are hairs coming out of your nose.
8. If you would just listen to us, we'd shut up.
9. Want sex? Fix something.
10. Women want empathy, not advice.
11. It's still a man's world, and some of it you can keep.
12. You would be crazy too, if your insides fell out every 28 days.
13. Some handy translations for men;
"You're working too hard." = "You're not spending enough time with me." "No presents for my birthday." = "Surprise Me!"
"What are you thinking about?"= "Do you still love me?"
"Do you want to talk about it?" = " I want to talk about it."
"F--k you. I can't stand you." = "F--k you, I can't stand you."
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Post by TriciaF on Mar 7, 2006 0:50:09 GMT -5
I love it.
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