Stories & reflections
Slice-of-life stories, wheelchair escapades, and everyday discoveries from my “From Where I Sit” columns, featured in The Baltimore Sun publications.
This article was originally published in North County News. His soft brown eyes brightened as he shook my hand and we settled into the cramped room. He tucked his lanky frame under the sound booth’s counter, his charming teenage-boy…
Read more: Phelps shares water works with children with autism →This article was originally published in North County News. Six-year-old Ashley gently placed the jet-black Labrador puppy, the latest in her stuffed animal collection, into her girlfriend’s arms. “His name is Sharpie,” Ashley told her friend. “I named it after…
Read more: Pre-divorce Life Must Still Weigh on Moms and Dads →This article was originally published in North County News. Four adults swapped small talk about their families, while the waitress served their salads. “She had a wonderful weekend,” the mother began. “Believe it or not, when our kitchen clock chimed…
Read more: Efforts of many to fight autism points to a bright future →This article was originally published in North County News. She pushed opened the door, practically lunging toward the table as her outstretched hand met mine. Her alert, engaging eyes spoke louder than her words. “I’m Maggie,” she declared as she…
Read more: Algebra teacher can even fire up my teenage girl →This article was originally published in North County News. Tucked inside the Falls Road corridor, the magnificent Monticello-like entrance lit up the dusk as the long, onyx pathway invited me to my alma mater’s soiree. Nearing the steps, the path’s…
Read more: New chancellor’s words link past with the present →This article was originally published in North County News. The game show host asked the contestant her home state. “New York,” the 9-year-old replied. “And what do you do?” he asked her father. “I’m a New York City firefighter,” he…
Read more: Sept. 11 serves as reminder to keep open minds sharpTo Our Readers →This article was originally published in North County News. I’d been counting down the days. Rumors finally melted into a bona-fide reality that still seemed impossible: Starbucks was coming to Safeway. And not just any Safeway, but our very own…
Read more: Anyone can be part of a solution to the daily grind →This article was originally published in North County News. The lanky 11-year-old, flanked by a classmate and a second-grader, quietly faced his audience of 250 middle school peers. “We are here to today to talk about one thing,” Austin declared.…
Read more: Any step forward is big step when battling disability →
