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April 10, 2017
Twelve years of twice-exceptional
It’s been a solid dozen years of twice-exceptional life here in the House of Chaos. Our son was 4 when we first had him evaluated for giftedness and we heard “likely twice-exceptional.” In that time we’ve done all the interventions, made all the changes, and upended our lives so as to scaffold our son into adulthood. …
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April 6, 2017
Observations on Gifted, the movie
The following is a movie review for which I received no compensation other than entrance to a pre-release screening. I had the opportunity to see Gifted last night, before tomorrow’s official release. It’s taking me some time to unpack my thoughts and emotions on it, because, well, it’s giftedness. It’s something about which I’ve advocated …
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March 29, 2017
It’s just a number
Andy: “…well, because I…Mom, what is my IQ number?” Me: “Oh dear son, I know your number and I am not sharing it with you.” Andy: “Why not? I deserve to know!” Me: “For this very reason. Your IQ number is just that, …
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March 13, 2017
Prettier When Wrapped: What’s So Difficult About Being Gifted?
Here, a gift for you. Don’t open it just yet. Admire the wrapping. Isn’t it pretty? Shiny and admirable? See how everyone is envious of your gift? How did it get that way, all perfect corners and crisp folds? No one wrapped it, no one demanded that outer cover that so many admire, it just is. But …
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March 12, 2017
Silver noisy swear-stick
I’m a simple pup. I don’t need much. Kibble, belly rubs, a nice poop without anyone watching (AVERT YOUR EYES!!!). I have a pretty good life, which is a good thing for an elderly dog to say. Once upon a time I was a stray, so yeah, I know how good I have it. My family …
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March 6, 2017
Reimagining Chaos
So. I’m back. Miss me? Has anything happened since the beginning of November? Is the world still spinning? Anything different? I am. Different, I mean. Kinda. Sorta. More or less. I’m not the same person I was back then. Pfft, I’m not the same person I was at breakfast, because I just finished eating a …
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November 24, 2016
Santa’s pants…vindicated!
Another Thanksgiving has come and gone and it was once again delightful. Truly my favorite holiday. But this year was even better. Yes, my parents were visiting. Yes, we had sunny weather. Yes, my turkey was moist and the stuffing plentiful. But even better than that? I was proven right. Two years ago I wrote …
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November 10, 2016
On hiatus
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November 9, 2016
The end of the world as we know it
With the exception of a quick one-off post last week about my beloved Cubs finally winning the World Series (something I had to do, as I’d made over 30 references to them and their losing streak over the last decade), I have been quiet here. I could rattle off several dozen reasons why, but it …
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November 3, 2016
There is joy in Mudville
Since starting this blog nearly 11 years ago, I have made no fewer than 34 references to my beloved Chicago Cubs, nearly always referring to the heartbreakingand apparently unbreakable losing streak, and usually mentioning the end of the world or hell freezing over. That streak is not only broken but shattered. And because it’s the …
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