April, 2009

How did we lose focus?

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Working at Home: Both Sides of the Coin

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

You May Find a Little Tarnish!
©Judy Vorfeld
If you’re considering a home-based business, why not begin a special list of the advantages and disadvantages of running such a business. While the following article may seem flippant, there is a serious side to almost every phrase.
Before you make your final decision, interview everyone whose comments might [...]

4 Paws For Ability - Karen Shirk’s Story

Monday, April 13th, 2009

I often blog in support of 4 Paws for Ability. Here’s the story of Karen Shirk, who founded 4 Paws for Ability and is executive director. Here are parts 1 & 2 of how and why she founded this nonprofit organization.

Crook captures shot of screech owls

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

My brother, David Crook, went hiking this afternoon with his daughter, Michelle Dias, at Pinnacle Peak Park. They came across this adorable Eastern Screech Owl and its two babies.

More on DD & Autistic employed by winemaker in Japan

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Embedded video from CNN Video

Japanese Winery Staffed by Developmentally Disabled and Autistic People

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Coco Farm & Winery, located in Ashikaga, Japan, doesn’t just make what critics say are among the finest wines in Japan: It also employs more than 100 people with Autism and other developmentally disabilities, a marginalized community for whom job opportunities are scarce in Japan and worldwide.
Read the full story on Disaboom, an excellent site [...]

Texas tot seeks autism service dog

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Guest post by April Kellerhuis. Hi everyone! Well, I guess I should start off by writing a little bit about our Chandler-man!
First, I must let you all know that I am NO Jenny McCarthy! You have been warned.
Chandler Kellerhuis is a 5-year-old, NON-verbal, AUTISTIC boy. It took awhile for doctors to finally [...]

Pollen Playtime for Peoria Bee

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

What a joy to see bright pink flowers in my yard…flowers that are visited by many, many little bees. Everybody’s happy. As long as I keep my feet away from the cactus!

Two Bees For Sure

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

Second day of cactus blossoms in my front yard, and this time, using my point-and-shoot Pentax, I definitely shot two bees. ;< )

Why A Service Dog for a Child With Autism?

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

I am webmaster for 4 Paws for Ability, and was privilege to meet Jami Leeth online, and help her shape the original fundraising plea once Trapper had been approved for an Autism Service Dog.
What a struggle for this wonderful family. They recently moved from Skagway to Fairbanks, Alaska, so they had more accessibility to [...]