Calm and Soft but Full of Energy: Thoughts on “the event of a thread”
We went to see Anne Hamilton's: the event of a
It is About Respect
Respect for one another is one basic quality if we want to have meaningful conversations and relationships with other human beings. The ableism that disabled people experience is a form of disrespect.
Christmas Wish for Children and Teachers of Sandy Hook
We wanted to do something that would specifically honor some of the passions and characteristics the victims families described.
30 Ways to Support Sandy Hook Families Now
The victims and families have been and will continue to
Rachel D’Avino, 29
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Autism Speaks, 1 East 33rd Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10016.
Jack Pinto, 6
Jack will forever be remembered for the immeasurable joy he brought to all who had the pleasure of knowing him, a joy whose wide reach belied his six short years.
Charlotte Bacon, 6
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Charlotte's memory may be sent to Christ the King Lutheran Church, 85 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Newtown, CT 06470.
Noah Pozner, 6
Memorial contributions may be directed to the planting of trees in Israel.Supporters have set up the Noah's Ark of Hope Fund to provide the little boy's siblings with counseling services, education and basic needs.
Allison Wyatt , 6
Anyone who wishes to help the family can make donations to two accounts, to the Allison Wyatt Memorial Fund and another private funs for her sister Lauren.
Jesse Lewis ,6
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Voice for Joanie Inc., 5 Glenwood Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 voiceforjoanie.org
Grace McDonnell, 7,
In Lieu of Flowers the family requests that you consider making a donation to the Grace Memorial fund at the Fairfield County Community Foundation.
Ana Grace Márquez-Greene, 6
Donations in Ana's memory may be made to The Ana Grace Márquez-Greene Music Scholarship Fund or The Ana Grace Márquez-Greene Family Therapy Fund.
Dylan Hockley, 6
The Dylan Hockley Memorial Fund has been established in honor of Dylan. The fund will be used to benefit children with autism and other special needs.
Victoria Soto, 27
The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Victoria L. Soto Memorial Fund for Education.
Chase Kowalski, 7
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Chase Kowalksi Scholarship Fund, c/o Peoples Bank, 470 Monroe Tpke., Monroe, CT 06468.
Catherine Hubbard, 6,
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to the Newtown Animal Center, PO Box 475, Newtown, CT 06470.
Dawn Hochsprung, 47
Dawn Hochsprung's family have established a scholarship fund in her name to benefit graduates of her alma mater, Naugatuck (CT) High School, The Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung Memorial Fund.
Mary Sherlach, 56
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fairfield County Community Foundation, Fund for Health and Wellness.
Avielle Richman, 6
The family is making arrangements for a memorial fund for those who wish to contribute. Her mother's high school classmates have established a memorial account in Avielle’s memory.
Lauren Rousseau, 30
Danbury High School has established a scholarship in memory of alumna Lauren Rousseau. Send donations to the Lauren Rousseau Memorial Scholarship, Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Road, Danbury, CT 06811.
Daniel Barden, 7,
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Daniel's name to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund and The Barden Family Fund.
James Mattioli, 6
In lieu of flowers, loved ones can donate to a memorial fund, the James R. Mattioli Memorial Fund c/o Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470.
Olivia Engel, 6
Supporters have set up the Friends of the Engel Family Fund.
Emilie Parker, 6,
Friends and relatives have set up the Emilie Parker Memorial Fund.
Caroline Previdi, 6
Contributions in Caroline's memory may be made to "The Toy Chest", St. Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470.
Jessica Rekos, 6
Memorial contributions may be made to the Newtown Rotary Sandy Hook School Fund, PO Box 263, Newtown, CT 06482.
Benjamin Wheeler, 6
Donations can also be made to a fund established by the family. Send checks to the Benjamin Wheeler Fund, c/o Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470.
Anne Marie Murphy, 52
Teacher, Anne Marie Murphy, 52, a 14 year resident of Sandy
Mind Mysteries
Magnetic resonance image of a brain. The grey C-shaped structure
My Top Ten
These are the top 10, now top 18 things I need for teachers, therapists, doctors, friends and family to know.
My iPad Is Not a Toy
Please never refer to my iPad as a toy. It is not. It is my voice. Imagine if you could not speak with your mouth how important your iPad voice would be.
Happiness is Fireflies
This very sweet video, 'Fireflies' by The Jubilee Project is about two kids that connect in a beautiful way.