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Embracing the chaos, Celebrating the genius.

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Clowns? Trauma Included. No Extra Cost.

    Apr 21, 2026

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    Hap
    in Confessions from an Adultier Adult, Curious Mind & Modern Life, Random Musings & 2 A.M. Thoughts

    Apparently, hiring a clown to terrify your child is a thing. Let’s discuss.

  • Ask At Your Own Risk

    Apr 14, 2026

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

    What do you do when someone asks a question you really shouldn’t answer honestly? A humorous look at honesty, white lies, and the art of social survival.

  • Placements, Sneakers, and Why Fit Matters

    Apr 7, 2026

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    Hap
    in Neurodiversity & the ’Tism, Parenting & Neurodiversity, Parenting Is Weird

    IEP placement can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This post breaks down the continuum of placements, explains how decisions are made, and uses a simple analogy to show why the right fit matters more than staying the same.

  • Words to Live By: Don’t Yell at the Person with the Needle

    Mar 30, 2026

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

    A routine lab visit turns into a funny—and unexpectedly thoughtful—reminder that kindness costs nothing, especially when the person holding the needle is still learning.

  • More Than I Expected

    Mar 26, 2026

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

    It’s kind of wild to think I started this blog almost 8 months ago… and this is my 60th post. Congratulations to me, right? Thank you, thank you. (Imagine applause. Maybe even a standing ovation… definitely a standing O. Feel…

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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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