Holiday Acceptance at the Academy
Acceptance is the way. It has allowed me to reach my mobility potential. Maybe even my human potential. I don’t know much for sure, but I do know that when you surrender, you actually win. And that’s how this Assistant Principal of the Academy has improved his ability to run around the house, without fear. …. Read More
My Heart and Sole and Soul
Here at the Donadoni Academy we have students who go above and beyond to achieve their dreams. That is good. Because you have to put forth extra effort and go the extra mile to get where you want to go. But one of our own…the Marvelous Maeve, truly has gone out of her shoes to …. Read More
My Truth
Would you care to hear something funny for a change? I really, really believe that I am funny. Others may too…but I don’t really care. Because I only care about me. Really. But I am not selfish. I don’t even really like fish. In fact, the nuns and my parents and all my family taught …. Read More
Who Are You?
Wally looked up at me and stared with the distant, unfocused, look of an overly medicated dog after going to the vet and said, “Dude, who are YOU?” And here is what I told him. I am me. Just me. Humbly me. I can do whatever you want me to. I can be. I can …. Read More
Wally’s Dilemma
Overheard from Wally’s midnight rambling to himself: “I want to walk. I need to walk. I need routines and love and consistency. I am not getting these things. Please help me. If you are a dog lover or a lover of God’s creatures…send me strength so I can walk and do what I need to …. Read More
Wally’s Pizza Dream
Wally, as you know has been the mascot of the Academy. And a good thing for me. He is like my altar ego. Wait. No, that sounds too holy. How about alter my ego? YES- he does that too. He keeps me moving. More walking, less talking as people are fond of saying to me. …. Read More
Every Rose has Its Thorn
Principal Donadoni got stuck at the office. And, so has everyone else who has entered the office the last two weeks. In fact, if it weren’t for duct tape, who knows how many more people would have been stranded in despair in the most popular and frequented room in the Academy. Apparently, the doorknob deity …. Read More
