Throwback Post: Patty’s Love by Lillian

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September 29 2013:

Cleaning my email inbox and found this email from Lillian from 2011. I asked her if I could share with y’all and she said “Yes”! So sweet! xoxo

“Patty’s Love and Lillian’s Style, Camilla’s fun, Thomas’s Coolness and Frank’s funniness
Once upon a time there was someone named Patty’s Love was sweet but one day she became sick and Romano’s could not be kind and gentle without her, plus 1 day the Romano’s chimed the butterfly chimes then came up with a idea so they made her lunch and Patty’s Love was better.”

Dinner Date with Thomas

February 17 2024

Dinner date with Thomas tonight. Pisces Sushi with deep, rich conversation. Those conversations where you realize you made many good choices, with just a few not so good, during the past 17+ years.

Raising Thomas and Lillian alone, with no other parental involvement has been one of the most important, the toughest, and most rewarding things I have ever done.

I mean, how did I do so many things right, when I wasn’t even sure what the hell I was doing? Thomas has so much empathy and compassion for others, with a deep, true understanding of the nature of life and local and global issues. Blows my mind! 💗💗💗

I’m happy, grateful, and a bit relieved to be at this stage of the parenting journey.

I cherish these soul nourishing, conversation-filled dates, as the time approaches when I fully hand the wheel to Thomas for the next chapter of their life. 🖤🖤🖤

Throwback Post: Good Samaritan With Flowers and a Beautiful Day

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September 29 2014:

Thank you to the Good Samaritan who put the spare tire on Rosey. About 5 minutes after I asked for help on here, this gentleman was getting something out of his trunk parked next to me. I asked if he had time to put the spare on for me. Absolutely. He accidentally parked in the school parking lot.

He and his wife and daughter are here all the way from Hawaii visiting his dad in the senior rehabilitation center next door to HDMS middle school. His dad has Parkinson’s disease. As a thank you I gave all of them pieces of the almond cookie cake (with cream cheese frosting) that I had just served in Lillian’s classroom for her class birthday celebration.

The Good Samaritan even took the time to teach Thomas how to remove the flat tire and put on the spare. I say, Ask and ye shall receive …. And know that everything’s gonna be okay. xoxo

I know I can do anything if I must … And, although I know that there are people in this World who are so disconnected that they are unkind and have unkind motives; I do not feel I would attract such a person (and if they were near, my intuition would steer me clear). Location and the amount of other people in the area are something to consider too. We were in the school parking lot during dismissal with families coming and going in daylight hours. If it had been night time, in an unfamiliar place, and the only people in the parking lot; I perhaps would have handled differently. Lots of love and hugs to all y’all! xoxo Here’s what I delivered this morning to the Good Samaritan’s dad …

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September 29 2013:


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September 29 2012:

What a beautiful day … Beautiful place …. Just simply beautiful!!!! Come on down y’all!!

Top honorees from last night’s Plum100 Celebration Awards Show:

Artists & Icons: Grae Warren, Reno Tahoe Tonight
Community Leaders: Pete Parker, Summer of Service & NPCatalyst
Charity Drivers: Marty Ozer, Ronald McDonald House
Foodies: John Pinocchio, Pinocchio’s Bar and Grill
Risk Takers & Visionaries: Chris Riche, Discovery Museum
Business Owners & Industry Experts: Toni Suttie, Integrity Casting
Extraordinary: Camilla Downs, D iz for Different
Scientists & Tech Savvy: Eren Ozmen, Sierra Nevada Corporation
Super Heroes: Michael Hernandez, Reno Fire Chief
Beautiful Minds: Wendy Calvin, Geology-University of Nevada, Reno

Thank you to everyone within the Plum100 you are all incredible and influential.

Magazine:

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September 29 2011:

It’s official! I’m now a certified Trainer/Presenter for AssistiveWare’s Proloquo2Go! YeeeeeHaaaawwwww!!! Thanks David and AssistiveWare!!!


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September 29, 2009:

Thomas just came in here brushing his teeth & commenting “brushing my teeth so I don’t lose them”! Wish I could come up with such good & funny comments effortlessly!e & rec’d an offer on it . . . . Wondering if it’s a reasonable offer. Thanks y’all!!

Throwback Post: Chalkboard Message While Swimming and Winning an Award

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September 28 2015:

I get to sub in Sierra today. Found a cool book on display and I left my mark on the column that’s painted with chalkboard paint.


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September 28 2012:

This was the end of our 2nd month of swim lessons … May 23 2012 …. Thanks Grandpa Frank!! Last night, 9.27.12 was the last swim lesson til next summer!!! On to Different Adventures for Team Member T & L!


Me and Ms Kimberly at the Plum100 Event!!! What FUN!!

I won!!!! Thank you tons all y’all for all the love and support and encouragement!!!

I won … Most Influential in the Extraordinary Neighbor category!!!! Thank you tons all y’all for all the love and support and encouragement!!!

Throwback Post: You by Camilla Downs

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September 28 2012:

You make me HAPPY …

You make me smile …

You make me laugh …

You make me cry with joy and pride because you have realized your worth …

You make me wanna dance …

You make me inspired …

You make me proud with your strength and courage …

You give me goosebumps over the wisdom you share with Thomas and Lillian …

Go here to read the rest …

You …

 

Throwback Post: The Power to Part Clouds

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September 28 2011:

“Once you begin to acknowledge random acts of kindness – both the ones you have received and the ones you have given – you can no longer believe that what you do does not matter”. –Dawna Markova

Here’s to sharing a little kindness today, especially a smile . . . smiles have the power to part the clouds . . .

Throwback Post: Washoe Lake With Skeletons and Werewolves While Reading Books

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October 6 2014:

Little Washoe Lake Spring 2014 … Wind was really blowing that day!

The fairy princess who wants to learn how to draw fashion models and learn how to crochet … Lillian! … And even her skeleton shirt wears hearts! xoxo


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October 6 2013:

“I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand …. Aaaaaa whooooooooo …” That’s what’s happening in the Team TLC Casa right now!

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October 6 2012:

And so it is ….. Library Adventures for Team TLC … I cannot keep enough books in the house for these two …. Good Problem, I say!!