Another Skier in the Family
After 49 Years of skiing , I discovered, the connection of skiing and family. And now there is another skier in our family! Well, kind of!
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Short, funny, heartwarming essays on family, caregiving, disability and the ordinary moments that turn out to matter most.
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My Friend Leslie
Yesterday, our community lost a brave, brilliant, adventurous, philanthropic, kind-hearted, outdoorsy, beautiful inside and outside friend.
Hoarders of Memories
This is a story of keeping our beloved things. I believe that we are not collectors of junk but rather Hoarders of Memories.
Courage: Aunt Carol’s Story
received the news that Aunt Carol died peacefully last week. This is her inspiring story of courage, triumph, and transformation.
Nursing Jess & A Heart-to-Heart-
Trying to nurse an infant with disabilities, the need-want to naturally nourish my firstborn child. My first step towards advocacy.
A Year Later- Covid, Covid Everywhere- A POSITIVE Story
This is A POSITIVE Story. It’s A Year Later, and Covid is still rampant in our family. Because Having Covid only Once is for Amateurs!
From Autism to Rare Disease: One Family’s Journey to an Unexpected Diagnosis
He had just turned two when he was diagnosed with autism. But then the unexpected discovery led to the full story.
RV Arrogance-Part 2- (Wo)Man Makes Travel Plans…
When Mitch and I met, we talked about traveling across the country. This trip was conceived over 42 years ago. (Wo)man Makes Plans...
RV Arrogance
There is a level of RV Arrogance in our KanVan RV. I have driven 4 hrs. out of 20+ hrs. . Not enough to get KanVan accreditation! Funny…
In My Shoes
I hate to fly. But Sometimes you must down the alcohol- I need to pregame my drinks- and enter the aircraft right foot first. I was headed to…
Meet KanVan -Rolling with the Rubin’s
The day we received our truck camper, I wrote a blog called Camper Envy and Size Matters. We were owners for less than one day, and already I was lusting…
Acceptance
I met my author Doppelgänger. Her name is Cathy, and she moved me with her essay about Acceptance. I hope you will be moved too!
Our Most Bizarre Car Story
It’s coming up on our 42nd anniversary! We have gone through many cars, but one car stands out as our Most Bizarre Car Story. #RaisingJess
Can I Interest You in Some WATER?
Drinking WATER is a full-time job. It's hard to keep up with the recommended daily intake! But, water, you had me at improved brain function!
Never Forget 1 5 9 3 6 0
Several weeks ago, I received a text about an unbelievable occurrence that happened to a friend. I think this is one you will Never Forget. #RaisingJess #VickiesViews
Happy 90 1/2, Dad
It was Dad’s first time flying without Mom. First time flying since the virus. Dad told me he felt like an old man. Happy 90 1/2 Birthday, Dad!…
Raising Jess: A Story of Hope
4 years in the making, Raising Jess a Story of Hope is finally available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble . Thank you to everyone for all of the…
ALONE
Mitch and I watch ALONE, together. Yes, that is a confusing sentence. What does it mean? Read on for the answer to the burning question!
Dear Noa, A Nana Lesson about Special Needs and Love
Dear Noa, Aunty Jess is different from others you have met. We hope you will see the Jess we cherish and find all that you and she have…
My Award-Winning Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Award Winning Chili Recipe - I'm a vegetarian and entered the contest, What's the worst that can happen? read on for story and recipe!
Finding my Niche – Who Am I?
Why am I even thinking Niche? Because the blogging internet says- I need one. Who am I? Gee, I hope my Niche is not “complaining! Please read the blog for a…
Three Glorious Moments-at the Baseball Field
Starting In the 1990s - Husband Mitch was our son Alex’s Little League Coach. It is now 2021; read to see 3 Glorious Moments at the diamond.
No More Masks? I Have Four-Questions????
I think it will be harder to stop using the mask than it was to start!. Do you think there is a market for unused masks? Read No…
Three Generational Views of the New Normal
"Who are You?” This question comes from people I have known for thirty years! Read on for 3 Views of the New Normal from 3 Generations.
Taking the Risk to Tell A Funny Story
I wrote this blog, April 2020. Mitch said “Don’t post it!” I wanted to tell, what I thought, was a funny story. So, a year later here it…
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