Last Thanksgiving was a time of mixed blessings. We lost Bear, our Alpha cat. Shadow and I were devastated, and stayed pretty close for a couple of weeks. But then I realized that our lives needed more dimension. Had I but known (I still would have done it!)! Here are a few pictures of how [...]
Webgrammar (well, really me) has a new site on the excellent social networking site, Ning. How come?
It’s been clear for some time that social networking is here to stay. Technology and communications change almost in the blink of an eye. And everything moves forward. I want to stay in the mainstream so I can give [...]
August 11, 2008 Waikato Times, New Zealand, Cash aid kicks off for Autism Assistance dogs’ costs, Donations have already begun rolling in for the three Waikato families left with a $33,000 bill after Qantas blocked their Autism Assistance dogs from being taken aboard a plane at Los Angeles Airport. But the airline itself has not fronted [...]
Karen Shirk, executive director of 4 Paws for Ability in Xenia, Ohio, her dog trainers, and three newly trained autism service dogs, were blocked from their flight to New Zealand. Three families who had raised the needed funds were waiting breathlessly for the group from the agency to arrive.
Because of a mix-up and lack of [...]
Both of my ezines have been sent to the email lists and then uploaded to their respective homes on my websites. I offer tips, resources, photography, and more at these locations:
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Webgrammar’s Food for Thought
I was privileged to live at Oahu Sugar Company for two year. Right on the plantation. My husband was Factory Superintendent. He gave me tours, and was always pleased to teach me about the sugar industry. I have pictures and articles on my website.
Nicholas (Nick) Kalis has a passion: creating model railroads. He recently contacted [...]
Christian Nichols. Some say there are Angels among us…and one needs your help. Christian is a happy healthy eight-year-old boy who has Angelman Syndrome. Christian brings joy to all those who meet him.
He loves for you to clap and shake hands. Just because he is unable to speak, does not mean that Christian doesn’t have [...]
My adorable, vivacious sister, Jan Pierson aka Calamity Jan, is an alumnus of the writer’s retreat, Hedgebrook, and this past weekend she attended their 20th Birthday celebration on Whidbey Island. Jan enjoyed every minute of the event, including chatting with Gloria Steinem, who is on Hedgebrook’s board of directors.
Jan writes stories for kids.
Until [...]
Gabriel Nieves is an amazing four-year-old boy with a contagious smile! He loves Buzz Lightyear and Lightening McQueen. He enjoys running around outside and cuddling with Mommy. He is very friendly and extremely determined. However, Gabriel also runs into traffic without understanding the danger. He disappears if he’s not being watched. [...]
Hi, my name is John Bowen, but my family calls me JC. I am three years old. Mommy says I am different because I live in my own little world and sometimes I can’t break out of it. I don’t answer my mommy and can’t make friends sometimes because in my world it’s [...]
