When I was in third grade, I had an inexplicable fascination with the Iditarod Dogsled race held every year in Alaska. The race retraces the journey from Anchorage to Nome, made by a brave dog named Balto to get medicine for children suffering from diphtheria in 1925. While most of the topics covered in thirdContinue reading "Soul Searching"
My First Gluten Free Birthday
Want to know how shallow I can be? Well, when I should have been excited/relieved to find out I had Celiac Disease, the answer to my fatigue and frequent migraines, I was instead heartbroken. I admit one of my first thoughts was "oh no! What about my birthday cake?" All year, I looked so forwardContinue reading "My First Gluten Free Birthday"
Taking a Leap of Faith
Well readers, at the end of my previous entry, I mentioned that there were other events that transpired in the absence of my braillenote but which needed a separate entry. Well, the most important of these events that came to mind first was my leap of faith, literally. I think I have mentioned in pastContinue reading "Taking a Leap of Faith"
Back in the Game
Well hello readers! Long time no see, I know! But it has been an eventful three months. First, there were the Christmas festivities, and the gift of an iPhone. It was such a thrill to be able to send my first text messages and give Siri voice commands that I forgot all about blogging. ThenContinue reading "Back in the Game"
A Different Kind of Joy
It is no secret that I love Christmas. I think I have blogged about it before, but I have noticed that this year, what brings me this joy is different. I used to think this joy came from the magical poems and stories like The Polar Express and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. ButContinue reading "A Different Kind of Joy"
‘Tis Better to Live an Uncensored Childhood
Well readers, last week I saw an article online about a small publisher which was editing the classic poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas to "meet the needs of today's children." I guess some parents have been frantically tearing out pages of children's books because of the stanza about the pipe Santa held tight inContinue reading "‘Tis Better to Live an Uncensored Childhood"
I Witnessed History
Well readers, this past Saturday, I had the opportunity to fulfill a dream I have had since 2004, the first Presidential election that I paid attention to. I got to see a small piece of history through the experience of a campaign rally! We have all seen them on television, and if you are passionateContinue reading "I Witnessed History"
I’m Dreaming of a Good Pizza, Just Like the Ones I Used to Know
In the old days before Celiac, there was at least one night every week or two when it was a long day of school or work and we had no energy left to cook an involved dinner, a day when someone was feeling under the weather and needed quick easy comfort food, or nights whenContinue reading "I’m Dreaming of a Good Pizza, Just Like the Ones I Used to Know"
Remembering Trusty Rusty
I never could understand people who hate owning stuff once it gets old. I know someone for example who bought a beautiful fancy car, drove it for a few years and loved it, but then traded it in. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the car. This person just wanted it off his/her hands beforeContinue reading "Remembering Trusty Rusty"
Some Necessary Perspective on Celiac Disease and Life
Well readers, there is so much more I want to write about eventually regarding my new Celiac Disease diagnosis mentioned in the previous post. Navigating this river has been an interesting journey, complete with wonderful experiences, funny moments, unexpected surprises, and so far only one melt-down. But for this post, I thought I would takeContinue reading "Some Necessary Perspective on Celiac Disease and Life"
Gilbert and Me 