Koons Automotive, the wonderful organization who donated the handicap van to Ryan, put together an amazing video that I thought you would enjoy. It is so touching. Heartfelt, actually. I decided to wait until today, the first day of the new year, to show it to you. I couldn’t think of any better way to […]
Three Videos
There are three short videos I’d like to share with you that were shot in the past week. The first is Kari as she continues the long-standing tradition of putting the angel atop the Christmas tree. Let’s just say it never goes smoothly and this year was no exception. The next is of Ryan sampling […]
Duke University Invite: “Finding Consciousness”
Approximately three weeks ago I received an email from a reader of this website who works in the Duke University Institute for Brain Sciences. She knows me through her cousin; a wonderful woman who once worked for me a few years ago. She told me they are holding a conference in January, entitled “Finding Consciousness”, that […]
Sleep Study Report and Results: December 2012
I was able to capture a couple (potentially incomplete) screenshots from the electronically provided Sleep Study report that Ryan underwent just over two weeks ago. IBRF, who ordered the study, hasn’t spoken to us yet about what it all means. So, this is my analysis (i.e., guess). I’m very interested in what you might make […]
My Wife and a Tale of Two Naps
It was the afternoon of Christmas eve. I stretched-out on the couch with Ryan next to me in his chair. Yes, I was looking forward to a nice little nap, knowing Sue was taking care of Ryan. It’s one of the few times when I can get some decent rest, albeit not lengthy. I know […]



