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Bike Across IOWA
The oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world is happening right now in the great state of IOWA. In it’s 38th year, RAGBRAI is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.
2010 Route:
Sioux City, Storm Lake, Algona, Clear Lake, Charles City, Waterloo, Manchester and Dubuque (Not this year, but sometime it has gone through my hometown of Iowa Falls)
If you want to be a part of the amazing fun and ride next year you need to register NOW.
ADA 20 Years of Age
Autism Speaks was on hand to witness President Obama commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act at the White House.
The ADA was significant to our family in the past as we litigated under it for our son’s rights. WE WON!
As parents of children and adults with autism, we must and shall always stand up for what is right ~ we will WIN.
You can check Humpty out on Kathie’s World and also On the Road with Humpty Dumpty
I love to play this.
I was off my wall and havin’ a ball. I was at a famous resort on the Las Vegas Strip ~ but where? Can you guess? You bet I was there. I played right along on this loud, funny instrument. Who knows where I was ~ if you want another clue you’ll need to check me out On the Road With Humpty Dumpty.
Where is this from?
This statue is a memory that people from Iowa Falls hold special in their minds. Who remembers where it was and what they did around it?
Did you run ~ did you splash ~ did you make a wish and did it come true? Whatever the memory we’d all like to see it back in it’s place.
Now you tell me ~ where does it belong?
If you have not seen the HBO film “Temple Grandin” staring Claire Danes than your missing a true treat for your heart, soul, ears, and eyes. Those of us who know the world of autism appreciate the journey that Temple and her family has taken. To those of you who don’t know about autism, you will appreciate the perspective of this film and the acting talent of Ms. Danes as she crawls into the skin of Temple Grandin.
I have met Temple and heard her speak on several occasions. Her insite into the world of autism is not only informative but gives us all an appreciation of living life to the fullest and doing good. She has made the world a better place ~ she has done it with her grace ~ she has given AUTISM a face.
Thank you Temple and congratulations to all of those who made this film possible. And to you, Claire, a heartfelt kiss for the performance you so vividly brought to the screen.
