Some of my first experiences with advocacy came from, Holly Robinson Peete. Being friends with her and then working for her, showed me a lot about standing up and standing your ground without reservation. She stood up for her dad & other Parkinson’s Disease Patients without hesitation. And when her…
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Hippo and his buddy, “Charlie”
The past couple of months have been…trying, to say the least, in my world of mommyhood. I’ve been questioning myself as a parent. And I’m pretty sure my kid has too. Hippo has been in this space of independence that is leaning more on defiance. And having trouble understanding that mommy…
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Happy Birthday Holly, Holly!
With all the hoopla I had going on with my dad yesterday I was unable to concentrate on anything other than that and I missed someone’s special birthday! One of my favorite girls turned 50 yesterday. Holly Robinson Peete. That’s right! Mom, Actor, Philanthropist, Singer, Activist and Cher Impersonator (yea,…
Autism Awareness
Autism. Autism is such a widely known word, but the definition gets lost in translation. What most people think is associated with Autism, actually isn’t. Most behavior that people associate with Autism is actually wrong. Most people have more encounters with people who have Autism, than they realize. So, why…
A Heart of Service, A Plan Of Action
15 years ago my mom told me that her friend & client, Holly Robinson Peete was having an event at her house to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease. I knew Holly’s dad had Parkinson’s Disease and that he was being treated for it. At 15 years old, I didn’t understand…
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The Booker Effect
Last night I had the great honor and pleasure of attending a fundraiser for Newark, New Jersey’s Mayor Cory Booker‘s run for Senate Campaign. I was invited by a good friend, Jodi Gomes who has become friends with the mayor through her advocacy for Autism. You’re probably wondering what the…