The Enigma of Autism

I recently went with my husband to meet one of his clients who was looking to have some woodwork done in his home. When we arrived at the residence, we were greeted by a gregarious, sweet, and quite bouncy child who was very excited to see us. She danced around and tugged at our shirts [...]

Oppression is the New Pink!

I have recently found myself lazily perusing the reality shows and easy-to-digest gossip news channels, as I have been trying to limit my intake of negative programming. This has been an attempt on my part to exist more peacefully in a world filled with conflict and chaos. I do realize that, though enjoyable, the fashion [...]

When Are You Old?

I just turned 27 this month and it occurred to me that I was a mere three years away from my 30th birthday. I am a fairly attractive and youthful woman, and I am even commonly mistaken for a high school student or a teenager, even by teenagers themselves. However, immediately after breaking the news [...]