From the monthly archives:

August 2008

Blog Award and Unusual Olfactory News

August 28, 2008

Last week, Angela from Memoirs of a Chaotic Mommy nominated my blog for the Brillante Weblog Award.  Thank you Angela!  I have to nominate seven other blogs but that is going to have to wait a few days as I have added several new blogs to my Google Reader. 

Now on to some unusual olfactory news [...]

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Happy 7th Birthday Alex!

August 22, 2008

Today, August 22, 2008, my favorite guy turned 7!  Here is a look at how much he’s changed over the years.

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Tagged for MeMe

August 20, 2008

I’ve been a bit behind in my blogging as the entire family adjusts to our new schedule but last week, Kia of Good Enough Mama tagged me for a meme.  Here goes!
The Rules (and these were NOT made to be broken, got it?)
1. Link the person who tagged you.
2. Mention the rules on your [...]

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2008 National ADHD Awareness Week Coming in September

August 20, 2008

Although the majority of my blog tends to focus on autism spectrum issues, ADHD is a very real part of the Mindless Mommy household.  My son was diagnosed with ’severe’ ADHD.  Now I understand that severe isn’t a diagnostic category but his case is the most severe that his doctor has seen.  I also understand [...]

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From Retarded to Stupid

August 12, 2008

This morning I was on my way to indulge in a Starbuck’s Chai Creme Frappucino.  I was listening to a local radio station, 101.5 Jamz, and one of the morning hosts was at the Tropic Thunder premiere last night.  She discussed that those that were offended by Robert Downey Jr playing a “black man” would [...]

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Christschool, Autism Self-Advocacy and Tropic Thunder

August 11, 2008

 
I just received this email and wanted to share it with the readers of Mutterings of a Mindless Mommy:
The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN)is pleased to announce the release of a new Public Service Announcement regarding the R-word and why it is such hateful speech. This commercial was produced by Christschool, a talented video maker who [...]

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Summer Monsoon and School Bullying

August 8, 2008

I’m a weather fanatic…my son is a weather fanatic…my daughter’s favorite channel is The Weather Channel.  So last night when the monsoon thunderstorm started to roll in, I knew the kids would miss their bedtime.  We recently thoroughly redecorated the playroom (paint, carpet, curtains, furniture, etc) and the storm was on the playroom side of [...]

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