My name is Alyssa Grace Lee and I am 22 months old. I may look small, but I am a “FIRECRACKER!” I was born with a neuromuscular disorder that has left me with motor and speech delays. The doctors don’t know exactly what my disorder is called, but they are working on [...]
Debra O’Connor, Pioneer Press Watchdog, is one of my heroes. Two years ago, thanks to her willingness to advocate for Mark Grewing, dozens of volunteers and Pioneer Press readers came to the aid of Grewing, a White Bear Lake man whose service dog had been taken away.
Today, Mark Grewing and his new companion dog, [...]
Kathryn Ross-Schmid is one of the 1:150 children in the United States diagnosed with autism. She was diagnosed right before she turned three years old. To the outside world, Kathryn looks like any other four-year-old child, loving and energetic with an infectious smile and gentle spirit. However, spend a few minutes with her and you [...]
Have you ever wanted to become an expert on alliteration? If nothing else, it’s such a beautiful word! Seriously, when one uses alliteration properly–especially in publications–it is subtly effective.
If you work on Web sites, e-zines, or print newsletters, this may be a good time for you to brush up on the amazing world of alliteration.
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I’m Kameryn Parrett, and I was born with a condition know as hydrocephalus and Agenesis of the corpus callosum. Hydrocephalus is a term derived from the Greek words “hydro” meaning water, and “cephalus” meaning head, and this condition is sometimes known as “water on the brain.” People with hydrocephalus have abnormal accumulation of cerebal spinal [...]
Today was my birthday, and I couldn’t think of anything more fun than to invite some very special people and have one of them cater the lunch.
Anne Caldwell, who is a human resources guru, is also a terrific caterer, and she came into my home this morning and took over while I went back [...]
Two of my favorite colleagues, Lynette Smith and Andrea Susan Glass, join together to present a free class in how to create a tips booklet. I strongly endorse them and their work, and in this case, their teleseminar for small business owners, coaches, and other service professionals.
Creating a Tips Booklet as
Your First Info-Product
Tele-Interview with
Lynette [...]
I grew up with a grandfather who had diabetes. He was a doctor in Bellingham, Washington (Solon R. Boynton, MD), and did a remarkable job of keeping his diabetes managed, but it wasn’t always easy. Grandpa Doc was born November 9, 1879. I can’t do the math on that! Well, I could, but suffice it [...]
This week, Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium won the Chairman’s Award from Westmarc, a nonprofit that recognizes outstanding contributions to the image, lifestyle, and economic development of the West Valley.
The zoo is home to Arizona’s largest collection of exotic wildlife, with more than 3,000 animals representing nearly 600 species. The aquarium features 75 indoor exhibits [...]
