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Dearest Lilly

We all know that I read a lot of blogs. I read them to see what other bloggers are writing. I also read them to see the types of comments people make about them. Today, while I was blog trawling, I came across the following comment relating to educating kids with disabilities in America.

‘Why do we even bother paying for education for these kids?’ wrote a commenter named Lilly. ‘Their parents chose to have kids and now their disability and special needs amount to a rise in taxes. Their parents just get a lawyer and fight and fight until the school district ends up paying for special programs. Why? Why not divert the funds for gifted and talented students instead of kids who will need societal support their whole life.’

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Dearest Pink

Dearest Pink,

I know you are in Australia at the moment and in Sydney again soon. Please agree to have an interview with me for this blog. Here are the reasons I would love to interview you:

I believe you are an intelligent, talented woman with something to say. (Okay, so I just had to get the blatant flattery out of the way first). Anyone with the guts to publicly question the actions of the (previous) ‘Leader of the free world’ is someone I would love to sit down with for an evening (along with a glass of wine, of course).

There aren’t many musicians who inspire me to dance and ponder my own thoughts at the same time (even if my dancing makes me look as if I’m having a seizure). I consider it multi-tasking. You seem game to break the ‘social norms’. What those are exactly and why they exist, neither of us is exactly sure. ‘Normal’ is a pointlessly negative word. I hear you like bikes, I have a fast wheelchair … yes, I’m thinking ‘road race’.

We can compare tattoos. Show and tell.You seem to have a dark, quirky sense of humour. So do I. You seem to do the things people least expect of you, just because you can – no one expects you to say yes to this interview.

So, what do you say? P.S. I would make some reference to getting this party started, but I thought that it might have been a bit to obvious.

Random Favourites

As my brain (and my life) suffers through the turmoil that occurs when Mercury is in retrograde (For more info, go to galadarling.com/article/how-to-survive-mercury-retrograde), I thought I’d share a few of my favourite things:

favourite movies:- Stand by me – the ultimate friendship movie.- The Breakfast Club – even when you’re in trouble you can have fun.

favourite band … ever: ‘Love Outside Andromeda’ – Joe, Jamie, Jesse and Sianna. You are extremely missed …

favourite music video: Love Outside Andromeda – Keep Looking At The Sky. See one of the many reasons why ‘Love Outside Andromeda’ claimed my favourite band trophy.

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When I was Young

It’s just dawned on me, I’m getting old. In fact there are two generations below me that are already out of nappies … and I’m more than old enough to be both married and a mother. As I type, I am having visions of an old oak tree, creaking as it falls over and dies.

I’ve just read another person’s blog post; she is about ten years younger than me and also has cerebral palsy. Her post was about her school experiences. Not only did it make me realise that I’m on my way over the hill, it made me think about how the experience of living with cerebral palsy differs according to your generation.

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