It happened. My baby is now a big boy, officially. Hippo has lost his first tooth. If you’re a mama, you understand my sorrow and agony. First he started refused how to drink out of a hippy cup. Then his cheeks lost the baby fat. Now, the tooth? Yes, now…
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Mr. Hippo Goes To The DNC
Yes, you read that right! The Hippo will be taking on the Democratic National Convention for the Ultimate Civics Lesson! All of next week, Hippo will be photographing and coming to you live from the floor of the DNC. But for why, am I taking a 6 year old to…
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Time for Mom’s Serum
Hippo is out of school. Yay, no early mornings, school lunches or classroom volunteering for the next few weeks. But wait, he’s home. Everyday. All day. ALL DAY! Omg! Can’t this kid get a hobby besides Pokemon Go and Harry Potter reading marathons? Like a hobby where he is big…
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From The Young Advocate
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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About that Rock Star, Accelerator!
Before I start this story, here’s a little back story. I am a Guns N’ Roses fan. I totally get that I’m a little young, but I was literally in love with, Axl Rose at 5 years old. Then I moved on to Slash. And I’ve pretty much been in…
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Musings Of A Chronically Ill Patient
Last night I found myself on the toilet for the 6th time due to stress, lack of sleep and a case of pouchitis. There was a scream caught in my throat. There was pride laying on my brain. Guilt weighing down my heart. I was wrestling with my emotions and…