Autism Awareness Month, Autism Speaks & Sesame Street

So today was the seventh annual World Autism Awareness Day. Said who? Oh, that would be according to Autism Speaks, the most famous of the many Autism-related non-profit organizations. And while one might say that Autism Speaks has certainly done a fine job of raising the overall awareness of Autism during this time, I have […]

Throwback Thursday: Happy Birthday To Don – A Friend Since Kindergarten

1friend noun \ˈfrend\ : a person who you like and enjoy being with This is the definition of a friend according to Merriam-Webster and I find it hard to argue with it. I would probably add a little more to it though. A real friend is someone who you may have long gaps between seeing or […]

Throwback Thursday: Long-time Duck Friends Kelly and Cami

I consider myself very fortunate to have so many friendships that have literally spanned decades. From childhood and elementary school friends in Walnut Creek, California to college friends I met in Eugene, Oregon, I have a collection of incredibly funny, smart and loyal friends who I wouldn’t trade for the world. And even though life […]