Tag: Special

Every once in a while, I’ll ask a question to the Archangels, and their answer goes in a completely different direction than I expected, sometimes to the point of addressing a completely different topic. That happened today when I asked them if all of us are on a spiritual journey. It ended up...

No matter how old we are today, we all have a childhood to look back on. This ToT (This or That) childhood challenge focuses on your life between one month and twelve years. Help us learn more about you. Copy and paste these questions into a new story and choose one choice. Try not to cho...

When I create these ToTs, you’d think I’d have my answers in mind, but I don’t. That would delete the fun. I’m in the dark as much as the rest of you. I’m surprised that so many of us were born in the same decade, and many answers have mirrored mine. I tried to give ...

Sundays are always special, no matter what your religion or ethnicity may happen to be. It is a designated day of rest in the Christian world, but it is also the last day of the weekend. It is a buffer zone between the warm and cozy pleasure of the weekend and the looming certainty of returning t...

It was an overcast day a few weeks ago when I set off from our home on 15th Street, walking toward Clarinda’s Lied Public Library. I had just passed the Sheriff’s Office with its American and Blue Lives Matter flags when I glanced over and saw this mural for the first time. Suddenl...

Two weeks ago, I received my roster for St Patrick’s week, and to my disappointment, I was scheduled to work on the Friday of St Patrick’s. My very first time in Ireland during that time, and I couldn’t believe I had forgotten to ask my boss for the day off. I was so frustrated wit...

In the most recent edition of my Candidate Forum series, I asked those competing for a seat on the LAUSD School Board to take on the subject of Special Education. Of the 23 candidates running district-wide, only four responded. For those in the Special Education community, this lack of par...

No group represents the frustrations of parents in the LAUSD more than those who have children with Special Education needs. Like any other parent, they just want their kids to reach their maximum potential but the District makes them fight for every service that can help them reach this goal. It is...

It was a special Sunday for Indian classical music lovers in Melbourne. One of the most prominent contemporary singers, Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, affectionately called Ashwini Tai, performed in the James Tatoulis Auditorium at Methodist Ladies’ College in Kew. She was accompanied by A...

Didier feels some inherent pressure to impress me, the guy from the mecca of film and entertainment. To quote from a Depeche Mode song, there have been countless feasts laid at my feet / forbidden fruits for me to eat. Like a Ferris Bueller gone off the rails, I thrive on diving into the r...

I have written in earlier stories how we became refuges, and about what it is like being one. You are forever one, in that you can’t turn the clock back and undo all that has gone before. But 32 years ago, on this day -17th of November- the Velvet Revolution&...

Taking over 16 stages throughout its 12-day run, the 2023 edition of the Toronto Fringe Festival brought 101 unique shows to the city. This non-juried festival held a wide variety of productions, including a number of immersive, and immersive-adjacent performances. Though only four productions fi...

For better or worse, no building style is more emblematic of Vancouver than the infamous “Vancouver Special” or “BC Box”. Often derided for its lack of aesthetics, ubiquity and size, the Special’s focus on function over form has made it a polarizing topic when discussin...

Raising a child with special needs can feel like navigating a complex maze filled with dead ends and wrong turns. Parents face daunting challenges obtaining adequate support, only to meet roadblock after roadblock. Why does trying to secure basic rights and services feel like an uphill battle agains...

Coco goes to an inclusive school. She is a part of an inclusive classroom with 27 other students, with and without disabilities. 28 different brains, personalities, interests and quirks. All learning and growing together in the same classroom. Coco also attends a special education class for a part o...

We have a New Moon in Capricorn at the end of December or beginning of January. Always before the third week of January. In this case it is a very particular lunation. To start, we are going to have two Full Moons in Capricorn this year that we will talk about now, which means that this Dark Moon wi...

Democracies falter and fail when political parties, politicians, and special interests — instead of voters — decide who runs for office, who gets elected, and what laws are passed. They transform elections into undemocratic rituals in which passive voters have no choice but to vote for c...

Before Einstein’s proposal of relativity, astronomers relied on Newton’s three laws of motion to explain the mechanics of the universe. Newton’s laws, however, failed to explain the mechanics of light. Scientists in the 1800s, in an attempt to explain the extraordinary behavior of ...

They have a set of gills to breathe underwater and grow to be about 25cm in size. It is their respiration which holds the key, more specifically the way in which oxygen is carried in their blood. Back in 2000, researcher Dr Franck Zal started looking into the miracles of Mother Nature, he knew th...

Dealing with a narcissist in your life can be an emotional minefield, especially on those days that are supposed to be joyful. You might have experienced the disappointment of a ruined birthday or holiday at the hands of a narcissistic individual and wondered why. Here, we’ll explore the di...

Since a triangle has three sides and vertices, it also has three altitudes, medians, perpendicular bisectors, internal angle bisectors, and external angle bisectors. For example, the altitude, median, perpendicular bisector, internal angle bisector, and external angle bisector corresponding to the v...

Museums are fascinating places that offer a journey through history, art, science, and culture. One of the most exciting aspects of visiting a museum is exploring special exhibitions, which often showcase unique collections, temporary displays, or themed showcases. However, navigating these special ...

Understanding the Fabric: What is Brocade and How is it Made? Brocade is a richly decorative fabric that is woven on a jacquard loom. It is made with a combination of silk, cotton, and metallic threads. The intricate patterns and designs are created by weaving the threads in a specific way. Br...

Photography can be created in various ways, Right? From digital and film to mobile and instant photography … Everyone has a moment to become a storyteller. The humble iPhone nestled in your pocket - is not merely a tool for taking photographs but a gateway to reliving the emotions and...

On the other hand… more than ever before can I state that ownership is the key to greatness and freedom — I thank Jocko Willink and Leif Babin for sharing this principles with all of us for free at Echelon Front website — as it was the single and most efficient...