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  • A Touch (Or a Truckload) of the ‘Tism

    Sep 29, 2025

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    Hap
    in Neurodiversity & the ’Tism, Parenting & Neurodiversity

    I knew at some point I’d write a mostly serious post. I just didn’t expect it to happen so soon—or for it to be about autism. But first, a word from our sponsors… Please understand: this post is about my…

  • I Made a Word – Webster’s You’re Welcome.

    Jul 31, 2026

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    Hap
    in Adulting & Family Life

    A little reflection, a little gratitude, and one very important announcement…because a milestone like this deserves its own post…and maybe a slice of cake.

  • Happy National Sisters Day

    Jul 29, 2026

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    Hap
    in Adulting & Family Life, Rememberance & Gratitude

    National Sisters Day seemed like the perfect excuse to tell the story of my amazing big sister, Kris. It involves a Holland America cruise, a ruined Strawberry Shortcake doll, a hazmat team, gluten-free cooking, and one of the best sisters…

  • How Not to Canoe: A Canoe, a Lawn Chair & a Life Lesson

    Jul 23, 2026

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    Hap
    in Adulting & Family Life

    A hilarious true story about a canoe, a lawn chair, and one unforgettable disaster that somehow turned into a surprisingly good life lesson.

  • Through a Rabbit Hole to Paris

    Jul 15, 2026

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    Hap
    in Reflections & Remembrance, Travel & Reflection

    After a month away battling chronic migraines, one wandering thought leads to another—from New England’s heat wave to Paris, tiny air conditioners, and some suspiciously judgmental pigeons.

  • Which do you like: Not Today, B*tches or Grandma’s Last Jell-O Mold?

    Jul 8, 2026

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    Hap
    in Curious Mind & Modern Life, Random Musings & 2 A.M. Thoughts, Sweet? Sour? Or Just Honest?

    Real paint colors include Dead Salmon and Mole’s Breath. Naturally, I assumed I was qualified to invent a few of my own.

  • The Giant Monster in CVS (Spoiler Alert: It Was Me)

    May 26, 2026

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    Hap
    in Adulting & Family Life, Confessions from an Adultier Adult, Sweet? Sour? Or Just Honest?

    A long CVS line, some truly questionable behavior, and one very unexpected coping strategy—turns out surviving public chaos takes creativity.

  • Honestly? I Lack Trustness

    May 19, 2026

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    Hap
    in Curious Mind & Modern Life, Random Musings & 2 A.M. Thoughts, Sweet? Sour? Or Just Honest?

    A humorous reflection on trust issues, suspicious minds, a possibly sketchy London driver, and the third-grade handwriting clinic that may have caused it all.

  • The Pilot. Plane. Fall. Water.

    May 12, 2026

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    Hap
    in Curious Mind & Modern Life, Parenting Is Weird, Random Musings & 2 A.M. Thoughts

    A personal reflection about childhood night terrors, eerie memories, reincarnation and the unsettling things one little boy said about planes, water, and drowning.

  • ESY Isn’t Summer School (And Here’s Why That Matters)

    May 5, 2026

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    Hap
    in Education Advocacy & IEPs, IEP Process & Services

    Extended School Year (ESY) services are often misunderstood. This post breaks down what ESY is (and isn’t), who is eligible, and what parents can do if something doesn’t feel right.

  • Remember Jelly Shoes? My Feet Do

    Apr 28, 2026

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    Hap
    in Curious Mind & Modern Life, Random Musings & 2 A.M. Thoughts, Sweet? Sour? Or Just Honest?

    A funny, nostalgic look back at jelly shoes—the bright, sparkly summer footwear that looked adorable, trapped dirt, caused blisters, and somehow keeps coming back for another generation.

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Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog. My name is Heather and I am married with 2 adult children. I am currently transitioning my carreer from educational advocacy to writing. Hopefully this blog will serve as a portfolio of my writing.

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