What better way to close out the first annual Tree Festival in Metropolitan Park of downtown Jacksonville than a big drum circle? Festival attendees received free trees to plant while learning about the importance of trees in city planning, home value, and decreasing their utility bills. We provided a community drum circle to end the festival on a high note. … Read More
Autism Then & Now – A critical look back at my childhood introduction to autism
When I was young, I used to love reading the Baby-Sitters Club book series by Ann M. Martin. I bought the books, checked them out of the library, and even dreamed of starting my own club. Now, decades later, I have been thinking about just why I loved those books so much, and what lessons I learned from them. The … Read More