Autism Always Wins
Posted by Troy | Filed under Autism, Kids, Parenting
So I started this post in the morning.
I’m sitting at my desk frustrated and discouraged and self-loathing after an especially difficult weekend and one of those literally-drag-the-kid-to-school mornings.
So I titled the piece “Losing to Autism.”
Because lately that’s what I’ve been feeling like.
My So-Called (under da sea) Life
Posted by Troy | Filed under Kids
Apparently that whole becoming-human thing wasn’t ultimately satisfying in Ariel’s search for self-discovery.
This new phase involves tattoos, a self-inflicted haircut and extra eyeliner.
Who knows, maybe this is the real Ariel.
Tags: art, kids, movies, original photo
Rabbit Eating Bacon
Posted by Troy | Filed under Kids
“It’s a rabbit eating bacon,” he says.
Tags: kids
Six Benefits of LEGO Play for Children with Autism
Posted by Troy | Filed under Autism, Kids, Parenting
When my kids were finally old enough for LEGOs, I was glad.
Pretty much everything about LEGO is awesome.
What was interesting (though not totally surprising) was how beneficial LEGO play seemed to be for my 6-year-old who has autism.
Interestingly enough, some serious studies are now being done to develop LEGO-based therapy for children with autism.
It makes a lot of sense:
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Tags: Autism, kids, lego, original photo
Best Christmas Ever!
Posted by Troy | Filed under Kids
Laid off.
Struggling with life’s purpose and direction.
Possibly sick and dying.
But he doesn’t know any of that.
“This is the best Christmas ever!” he announces as we decorate the (overpriced) tree.
and I realize he’s right.
Of course.
It is the best Christmas ever.
Five minutes later, while brandishing a dreidel like a dagger he exclaims,
“Prepare to be dead!”
Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.
Tags: christmas, kids, original photo
Always Inspired by Colored Pencils
Posted by Troy | Filed under Art/Design, Kids
Feeling uninspired lately.
I’m not sure if it is because I’ve been focusing on work-related stuff… or because I’m waiting for cat scan results to see what’s the next step.
But for whatever reason, I haven’t had much to say lately…
and because I’m committed to Strong Odors being quality, not quantity…
I’ve decided to share this illustration rather than ramble on about something no one really needs to read.
Not exactly sure what’s happening here… but one of my favorites from my daughter (who did this one back in the first grade).
I can’t come close to expressing the creativity that she can unleash with a single stroke of a pencil. Take a few minutes to discover all the detail and emotion and story in this one.
She challenges and inspires me as an artist.
Also threw some Passion Pit into the playlist… lots of Passion Pit echoing around our house lately.
Tags: illustration, kids
Pepperoni Pizza
Posted by Troy | Filed under Humor, Kids, Parenting
He was going to be a hippo
Then it was a pirate
Then a frog
Finally, with time running out we insist he make up his mind…
“Pepperoni Pizza!” he announces…
Tags: halloween, kids, original photo
