small talk (about BIG things)

I'm having the pleasure of reading Amy Julia Becker's newest book, small talk. I expect you will enjoy it as well. Continue Reading

Don’t predict what a person with Down syndrome can’t do

This Saturday, after our local Down syndrome awareness walk, the film "Produce" had it's Louisville premiere. It showed how you can't predict what a person with Down syndrome will be able to do. Continue Reading

Louisville Premiere: “Produce” the Movie!

This Saturday night is the Louisville premiere of the movie Produce. What a great way to kick off National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Continue Reading

Happy Anniversary National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October was proclaimed National Down Syndrome Month in 1984. How do you plan to celebrate this anniversary? Continue Reading

It’s official: Down syndrome is not suffering

Richard Dawkins' tweet on it being immoral not to abort a pregnancy positive for Down syndrome generated many responses. A point of consensus emerged: a life with Down syndrome does not increase suffering. If anything, it increases happiness.  Continue Reading

Our story: nothing has changed about Down syndrome, except how the world treats those with it

This past Saturday, our family got to experience something that would have been unimaginable when I was born. It shows nothing has changed about Down syndrome, except the way the world treats those with Down syndrome. Continue Reading

Happy (Belated) Birthday, Jon Will

Jon Will celebrated his birthday at the start of May. Here's a little bit about Jon and his parents.  Continue Reading

Our story: A vision of majesty at Greek Easter

We just returned from a long weekend in L.A. (Lower Alabama) celebrating Greek Easter. Here's the majesty I saw. Continue Reading

News: Realizations from having a child with Down syndrome

Been a while since I updated the News page. Here's some posts from recent days on realizations parents, particularly moms, have made in having a child with Down syndrome. Continue Reading