Labor Day weekend hasn't really even started and already there is a big accident on I-285, blocking the highway. Glad I do not have to get on there. It's bad enough just with normal traffic. There are websites devoted to how bad the traffic is around here.
Makes working from home a very attractive option...
This will be an Odds & Ends post, as there is not really a long coherent post floating around in my head.
I am excited at the thought of starting a website for parents, to help them figure out what issues their child has and how/where to get help. I decided to focus on issues that are effectively "invisible" - like PTSD, CAPD, Sensory issues, learning disabilities. Most parents have no idea how these manifest, and when their child can't learn or can't behave, the parents are totally bewildered. I know this firstand. BTDT.
There are websites that address all these issues, of course, but they are not always easy to navigate, and the information isn't always easy to read. I want to err on the side of being too simple, as in "If your child exhibits THIS and THIS and THIS behavior, she may have _______." Then give them lists of places that do testing and treatment. I know this type of website would be useful.
I am pondering whether to try and start a nonprofit, to see if I can raise money for this, or just fly by the seat of my pants and see what happens. There are pros and cons both ways.
I took a fairly decent shot of Michael in his nice clothes he wore for picture day at school the other day.
I was not in favor of the white tennis shoes, but he has PE so I didn't fuss about it.
The concession stand at the pool is open this weekend, but it's the last weekend for the pool. Michael is working tomorrow afternoon and Sunday afternoon, to get in some hours. The weather is in the mid to upper 80's but there is a 50% chance of rain Sunday and Monday.
Michael isn't thrilled about working all weekend but he needs to make some more $$ to get the Mazda fixed up so he can drive it.
We started watching a funny movie last night, The Sapphires. Really interesting film. Not for younger kids. Nothing particularly graphic, but really engaging film.It came out last year and didn't do any business. It deserves to be seen, however, so I am trying to help things. If you love comedy, music from the 60's, and you don't mind a little history lesson, watch The Sapphires.
The only bad thing about watching this right before bed is that everybody in my dreams talked with an Australian accent....
This is the trailer:
