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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…

  • Some Moments Deserve Privacy: How Would I Feel?

    Aug 27, 2026

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    Hap
    in Adulting & Family Life, Reflections & Remembrance, Rememberance & Gratitude

    This is a reflection on compassion, privacy, and the choices we make when someone else’s tragedy becomes public. It is written with respect for a grieving family and in memory of a young adult in my community.

  • Cajun Squirrel, Lemonade & No, Jim…Just No

    Aug 19, 2026

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    Hap
    in Adulting & Family Life, Curious Mind & Modern Life, Random Musings & 2 A.M. Thoughts, The Google Chronicles

    I had questions. So many questions. Unfortunately, instead of minding my own business, I decided to look for answers. Things got weird.

  • The Kindergarten Chronicles: Mae, May & “Daddy Has No Uvula.”

    Aug 6, 2026

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    Hap
    in Parenting & Neurodiversity, Parenting Is Weird

    Kindergarten was supposed to be simple. Instead, it started with someone “correcting” my daughter’s name, continued with the tiniest chair known to mankind, and somehow ended with a whispered conversation about a missing uvula. It’s all true…and somehow even stranger…

  • 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.

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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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