I try to use “blooming orchids” instead of other “choice words” when something upsets me. It also is what I enjoy most in my backyard. “Someone” I love also did an excellent job of comparing autism to an orchid last week. She said, “They symbolize both strength and beauty. They’re also very distinctive because they are so different from other flowers.” She went on to say that they are like people on the spectrum in that they are misunderstood because they are different.
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I’m Posting Every Week in 2011! 6
I’ve decided I want to make a bigger commitment to my blog in 2011. Rather than just thinking about doing it, I am joining the WordPress.com “Post a Day in 2011” challenge as motivation. They included an option to post once a week, so this is what I am agreeing to do. Autism spectrum, bully prevention, and the importance of tolerance and forgiveness will still be the main focus of this blog. Therefore, I plan to post at least twice a week on my core topics as well.
I’m promising to make use of The Daily Post, and the community of other bloggers to help me along the way, including asking for help when I need it and encouraging others when I can. Switching gears once a week might be fun, inspiring, awesome and wonderful. It might also give my audience more insights about me. I hope you’ll encourage me with comments and likes, and good will along the way.
Mahalo,
D. S. Walker
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From the Land Where Palm Trees Sway ©dswalkerauthor
From the land where palm trees sway, I want to share with you my dream for the future, as I wish each of you much peace and joy during the holiday season and throughout the coming year. I hope and pray 2011 is a year of change, where people make an honest effort to be more open minded and really try to educate themselves about differences by reading books like Delightfully Different or similar stories that explain autism spectrum and/ or other differences.
Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream and so do I. I dream of a world where bystanders, parents, teachers, counselors, principals, and all people stand up to bullies and their parents and let them know it truly is time for change. I dream of a world that is bully free. I dream of a world where kindness is rewarded and more highly desired than a football championship. Kindness, respect, understanding and acceptance should have a greater value in our society. In the words of Tiny Tim, “God bless us everyone.”
Delightfully Different Life 