Tag Archives: disability and humor

Honey, We Have a Problem

I sat with my Tension Tamer tea in hand, realizing that whatever work I thought I was going to get done just went out the window. I breathed in a mixture of peppermint and chamomile, and pulled out a notebook and pen. Continue reading

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Finger-painting is For Kids, Tires Are Much More Fun

How wonderful it is to be married to someone who can throw culture to the wind, and get down and dirty with some good, clean fun! Continue reading

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The Dance of Playing in the Finger-Painting Sandbox

Emerging from setting the print down inside the house, I found Barton, giddy over what the next one would produce. After a while, we created this dance. Continue reading

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Calming the Seas with Laughter

With this given stability, I have found that I can bring forth this laughter in situations, be they with Megan or anyone else, where the laughter itself opens the space for another person to process their emotional experience openly and safely, without self-judgment and clinging to the experience. Moreover, it also allows me to be present with them without taking responsibility for their emotions. Continue reading

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Driving in the Dark…

Besides still having anxiety attacks every time I enter an airport, we’ve learned to laugh at the adventures on the road. Continue reading

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