But to get back to what this blog is really all about, here's a little update on the family. First, on Monday, we said goodbye to M. the...

I've noticed a blog post that kindly linked to my own post on the recent Daily Mail 'Monster Autism' story. To reciprocate the ...

We all had a marvelous time on holiday in Donegal. Even the weather was surprisingly fine. Though, last Saturday, when we arrived at the car...

I know I shouldn't. It's in the Mail..ignore it! They always print junk. (Melanie Phillips, anyone?!) But this article is just too h...

I was talking with Duncan about Lady's birthday. I said, 'Lady is 9 now.' 'NO! Lady not 9, Lady is 5!' 'Oh, and how ...

On Friday, Lady was 9. Yesterday, Gordon's mum was 80. It's been birthday season round here. Lady wanted to have her party on Saturd...

A few weeks back, the NAS were promoting a small survey they'd commissioned about Thomas the Tank Engine and autism. It was mentioned in...

A few weeks back, Gordon and I went to London for 2 nights while my dad and step-mum minded the children. Gordon was to be awarded Fellowshi...

Says Thomas, 'Mummy, I know what there is on top of space. There are loads of numbers. And after all the numbers, it's the Giant Cau...

There's definitely an air of Harry Potter fever around here. I'm hoping it stays dry tonight as Lady and I are planning to queue up ...

On Sunday, (after I'd calmed down a bit, he he) we all got in the car and went to one of our favourite places, the Railway Museum. We ro...

I read a beautiful post on the Autism Parents Forum by the woman who has become the heart of that growing group of people wanting to help t...

I am riled. Yesterday, I was having a nice morning, espresso and chocolate croissants for breakfast, chatting with Gordon about stuff. He st...

It was my birthday on Monday. Gordon booked a night in the Slieve Donard hotel in Newcastle, and arranged for my dad and step-mum to come a...

Last Friday, I went to my cousin's wedding. Gordon wasn't able to go with me; work commitments. Instead I travelled across to the we...

Today, June 18th is Autistic Pride Day . Autistics Speak. It's time to listen so have a look through some of the links on the right, esp...