We vacationed in the region of British Columbia called the west Kootenays. Geographically, it’s part of the Columbia River system, and is across the border from eastern Washington and northern …
It’s a Materialistic Life!
As I write to you from my comfortably furnished sanctuary on my top of the line Dell computer with a cable modem, I feel obliged to vent on the almost …
Diaper Freedom
No more diapers No more mess No more struggles changing a pest! Okay, so my poetry skills leave much to be desired. But you get the idea, right? Yup, Ella …
The Many Faces Of Freedom
Freedom encompasses many things. The freedom to live one’s life how one chooses. The freedom to live where one chooses. The freedom to express one’s opinion, whatever it may be. …
Who Is Really Free?
Freedom is easy to talk about, easy to write about—but very difficult to live. Freedom. Fourth of July. Originally to celebrate the Declaration of Independence, our national freedom from England… …
Superman Returns
Superman Returns is a great film and a loving tribute to Christopher Reeve’s memory! Director Bryan Singer created a loose sequel to the first two Superman films directed by Richard …
Too Free With Our Money
One morning as we wipe the sharp crust that has settled on the corner of our dried out eyelids, we will begin to realize how utterly exposed we are to …
Just Ella Is Just Right
I’ve recently joined an all-moms book club. The first book we reviewed was Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. It tells the story of a lifelong friendship between …
A Review of X-Men: The Last Stand from a Disability Perspective
Driving to the theater to catch the matinee showing of X-men: The Last Stand, I heard some pretty dismal reviews expressing what many expect from a third movie in any …