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Tag Archives: Down Syndrome

April 16, 2018

The Times They Are A Changing

Beth Ann Chiles/ Family, Writing/ 22 Comments/ 383

The times they are a changing.  That may not be great English but it speaks to what is going on in our lives. Several of you have asked me recently about Chris’s brother, Carlton, and how he is doing.  I have not shared a lot Continue reading →

February 8, 2018

And the Winner Is – Lucas Warren – Gerber Baby

Beth Ann Chiles/ News, Writing/ 50 Comments/ 537

There is nothing like a picture of a baby, is there?  Especially a smiling and laughing baby. I had The Today Show on as I was getting ready on Wednesday morning and heard that they were going to announce the 2018 Gerber Baby so of Continue reading →

July 8, 2016

Operation Send A Card

Beth Ann Chiles/ Life stories, Writing/ 52 Comments/ 4860

I love sending cards and letters and I love receiving cards and letters. I got to thinking this past week and that might be a dangerous thing.  What I was thinking was about my sweet brother in law Carlton and how much his life has Continue reading →

February 26, 2016

Crossroads

Beth Ann Chiles/ Family, Life stories, Writing/ 41 Comments/ 3573

We are at a crossroads of sorts. Developmental Disabilities. Down Syndrome. Alzheimer’s Disease. All three of these things describe my brother in law, Carlton, whom I have written about before here on It’s Just Life.  I have only written about him here because I love Continue reading →

July 17, 2014

Time Brings Changes

Beth Ann Chiles/ Family, Life stories/ 36 Comments/ 4068

Our Carlton is a man with a lot of hidden wisdom. Today I re-share one of his wittier moments. Continue reading →

March 23, 2014

Come on –Get Happy

Beth Ann Chiles/ Friends, Giveaway, Video/ 24 Comments/ 4526

A Happy song today to get your day started! Continue reading →

June 10, 2013

He Had Fun Despite the Snack Deficit

Beth Ann Chiles/ Animals, Family, Food, Travel/ 28 Comments/ 3569

Our trip to Minneapolis with Carlton had its ups and downs but mostly ups! Continue reading →

May 20, 2013

An Attitude of Gratitude

Beth Ann Chiles/ Thoughts, Writing/ 22 Comments/ 3164

Thankfulness and an attitude of gratitude are cornerstones of a fruitful and productive life. I am grateful and get more grateful every day. Continue reading →

March 21, 2013

A Special Day for a Special Guy

Beth Ann Chiles/ Comments for a Cause, Family, Thoughts/ 26 Comments/ 3358

Today is a special day!  It is World Down Syndrome Day 2013 and today I celebrate my brother in law, Carlton!   Carlton is such a joy to our family and over the past several years, especially, I have shared on my blog many things Continue reading →

February 28, 2013

Candy Wrappers, Napkins and Banana Peels

Beth Ann Chiles/ Animals, Charity, Comments for a Cause, Family, Thoughts, Writing/ 27 Comments/ 2856

Life with an adult with Down Syndrome is interesting.  I always thought I knew my brother in law, Carlton, but until I actually lived with him for 6 months I did not have a clue.  Not that I got it all figured out after 6 Continue reading →

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The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users
5 of 5 stars
The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users
by Guy Kawasaki
As always Guy Kawasaki has a great book with great information about all things social media. I highlighted tons of places in this book and it is definitely one that I will come back to time and time again to help me in all of the socia...
Old Girls in Low Cotton
3 of 5 stars
Old Girls in Low Cotton
by Helen Childress
This short book was one that looked like it would be a fun read. I honestly did not enjoy it all that much---it was a lot of characters bickering and while some of the writing was witty and funny it was not that kind of book that made m...
The Good Girl
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The Good Girl
by Mary Kubica
I loved this book! It had my interest from the very first page and was my "airplane" book on a recent trip. Author Mary Kubica created believable and interesting characters that the reader learned to identify with and care about. Mi...
All the Light We Cannot See
4 of 5 stars
All the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
This is quite a book! I had it recommended to me by several people and while I thought it might be a little dark and depressing it made me have a better understanding of what life in this time period was like. The strength of the huma...
An Abundance of Katherines
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An Abundance of Katherines
by John Green
Another great book by John Green. I have become a huge fan of John Green since my reading of A Fault in our Stars and this book was another that did not disappoint me at all. It was a story of a child prodigy, a lot of anagrams, and a b...

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