Monthly Archives: April 2012

The courage of our questions

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

“We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depth of our answers.” Carl Sagan (1934-1996) American astronomer, astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, and science educator in astronomy and natural sciences

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Story: A heart shattered by a glimpse into autism

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Sometimes I read a story that hits me so hard I just can’t stop thinking about it. I keep rolling it around in my head, looking for answers, but knowing there are no simple answers when it comes to autism. … Continue reading →

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Facing autism with courage, and lots of heart

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

When I began writing this blog, to celebrate ordinary people who act with extraordinary courage, Lisa Ackerman was one of the first people I featured. My brother and sis-in-law know Lisa personally, and they will be the first to acknowledge … Continue reading →

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Love deeply

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.   Lao Tzu  – Chinese Taoist Philosopher (600 BC)

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Team Rubicon- A passion to help

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

We all know someone with enthusiasm that is simply contagious. They have a passion that can’t be bought or sold. It’s just in them. Jake Wood is one of those people. After serving as a US Marine, he found it … Continue reading →

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Care a whole awful lot….

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not!” Dr. Seuss (1904-1991), American writer, poet, and cartoonist- from The Lorax

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