The Joy of Working on Communication Projects

July 4, 2017

Dear Blog Readers,

I am really excited that I saw Temple Grandin last Tuesday.

I am totally a fan of hers and think writing more about happy ways to connect her work with mine would be good.

Want to focus today on this new project that is working its way into reality.

I'm thinking that the work I most need to do is to find ways to get people to know that there are so many ways to get an idea out into the world. I smile a lot and laugh and so much is conveyed by that. The fun thing is that most of that is really true. The hard thing is that not everything can be shared that way.

I need a method that allows details to emerge. The form of communication I am using right now hopefully conveys that if I am properly working with my communication supporters.

I get in ruts where I do not write what I mean so then the communication method does not work and things totally get confused. I am finding this happens a lot with people who are new at typing with me.

The project I am working on is going to highlight the wonderful experiences of truly connecting. It will share the struggles many of us have and the joys when we overcome them.

I am so happy it is summer.

I know things will keep happening.

I am totally excited to see what happens.

The way is with water and words.

So go forth flowing.

Fondly

Mark

The Right Way Traveling Man

I am So Excited and Hopeful

May 19, 2017

Dear Beloved Blog Readers,

Joy is all around you. Very green it is now finally becoming. I hope this is raising your spirits like it is mine.

In your minds I have been very much sharing some of my struggles with communication support in my life. Joy is very much returning as the finding of good communication support for me is on the horizon.

Also, I wrote before of a new project connected to the Generator Maker Space. I just found a happy foundational team for it. I am really thinking that we will move things forward. It shall be called 'The Very Hopeful Sip of Fresh Air and Good Ideas' for the time being. The highlight today was getting Michael Metz and Pascal Cheng together after many years.

They easily caught up and got down to business with Maker Planning Man, Brian Merrill.

You will gladly think happy thoughts as this grows and you see where it goes. I so want to share some more good thinking about it but we are still forming its focus.

I am going to shift gears now and see what I can say about the climate of the mind when it is calling a good project into being. I declare it needs to be open and easy and happy. I am so easy that it's making my typing fussy in getting out.
Oh, so much fine fun is soon to come.

I look forward to sharing more.

Good day!

Fondly,

Mark
The Big Picture Guy

Working Things Out with a Little Help from My Friends

April 30, 2017

Dear Beloved Blog Readers,

I hope you are enjoying spring's arrival.

I am always happy when people write me and connect with me about what I share in my blogs. I have a great friend who is the director of Disability Rights Vermont. His name is Ed Paquin. Here is the exchange we just had:

Dear Mark,

I just read your latest blog post and would like to know more about what plans you are making and whether this is an entirely new direction for you. Depending on what your ideas are, I may be able to suggest venues for presentation.

I also wondered about how things are going with your efforts to find new communication support as Emily takes on other projects. That was a big issue when you presented at Disability Awareness Day and I hope that you are making progress!

All My Best! Ed

Dear Ed

Thanks so much for your email.

I want to clarify that the workshops I do will continue to contain humor but I will be more intentional with it. Do want to get your thoughts about possible venues.

As for the shift caused by Emily starting to fade her level of support there has been a necessary addition added to her life. She is going to become a trained coach that can be working directly with staff learning to communicate with me.

I am able to pay her for the time she is with me but need to find $600 for training her. So if you know of a source let me know.

I am thankful for our friendship.

Fondly

Mark

I just had a meeting today with Thomas with whom I want to collaborate on making and delivering this workshop. We’re a great team. Oh, I should say a super team as our carefully tailored coats will soon show.

I want you all to think of something you want to find and get serious about stooping low and looking high to find it.

Want the best for all of you.

The Joy of Working on Communication Projects

I am So Excited and Hopeful

Dear Beloved Blog Readers,

Joy is all around you. Very green it is now finally becoming. I hope this is raising your spirits like it is mine.

They easily caught up and got down to business with Maker Planning Man, Brian Merrill.

You will gladly think happy thoughts as this grows and you see where it goes. I so want to share some more good thinking about it but we are still forming its focus.

I am going to shift gears now and see what I can say about the climate of the mind when it is calling a good project into being. I declare it needs to be open and easy and happy. I am so easy that it's making my typing fussy in getting out.
Oh, so much fine fun is soon to come.

I look forward to sharing more.

Good day!

Fondly,

Mark
The Big Picture Guy

Working Things Out with a Little Help from My Friends

Dear Beloved Blog Readers,

I hope you are enjoying spring's arrival.

I am always happy when people write me and connect with me about what I share in my blogs. I have a great friend who is the director of Disability Rights Vermont. His name is Ed Paquin. Here is the exchange we just had:

Dear Mark,

I just read your latest blog post and would like to know more about what plans you are making and whether this is an entirely new direction for you. Depending on what your ideas are, I may be able to suggest venues for presentation.

I also wondered about how things are going with your efforts to find new communication support as Emily takes on other projects. That was a big issue when you presented at Disability Awareness Day and I hope that you are making progress!

All My Best! Ed

Dear Ed

Thanks so much for your email.

I want to clarify that the workshops I do will continue to contain humor but I will be more intentional with it. Do want to get your thoughts about possible venues.

As for the shift caused by Emily starting to fade her level of support there has been a necessary addition added to her life. She is going to become a trained coach that can be working directly with staff learning to communicate with me.

I am able to pay her for the time she is with me but need to find $600 for training her. So if you know of a source let me know.

I am thankful for our friendship.

Fondly

Mark

I just had a meeting today with Thomas with whom I want to collaborate on making and delivering this workshop. We’re a great team. Oh, I should say a super team as our carefully tailored coats will soon show.

I want you all to think of something you want to find and get serious about stooping low and looking high to find it.

Want the best for all of you.

Fondly,

Mark The Super Advocate

UTTERLY MARK

Welcome!

Dear Beloved Blog Readers,

Joy is all around you. Very green it is now finally becoming. I hope this is raising your spirits like it is mine.

They easily caught up and got down to business with Maker Planning Man, Brian Merrill.

You will gladly think happy thoughts as this grows and you see where it goes. I so want to share some more good thinking about it but we are still forming its focus.

I am going to shift gears now and see what I can say about the climate of the mind when it is calling a good project into being. I declare it needs to be open and easy and happy. I am so easy that it's making my typing fussy in getting out.Oh, so much fine fun is soon to come.

I look forward to sharing more.

Good day!

Fondly,MarkThe Big Picture Guy

Dear Beloved Blog Readers,

I hope you are enjoying spring's arrival.

I am always happy when people write me and connect with me about what I share in my blogs. I have a great friend who is the director of Disability Rights Vermont. His name is Ed Paquin. Here is the exchange we just had:

Dear Mark,

I just read your latest blog post and would like to know more about what plans you are making and whether this is an entirely new direction for you. Depending on what your ideas are, I may be able to suggest venues for presentation.

I also wondered about how things are going with your efforts to find new communication support as Emily takes on other projects. That was a big issue when you presented at Disability Awareness Day and I hope that you are making progress!

All My Best! Ed

Dear Ed

Thanks so much for your email.

I want to clarify that the workshops I do will continue to contain humor but I will be more intentional with it. Do want to get your thoughts about possible venues.

As for the shift caused by Emily starting to fade her level of support there has been a necessary addition added to her life. She is going to become a trained coach that can be working directly with staff learning to communicate with me.

I am able to pay her for the time she is with me but need to find $600 for training her. So if you know of a source let me know.

I am thankful for our friendship.

Fondly

Mark

I just had a meeting today with Thomas with whom I want to collaborate on making and delivering this workshop. We’re a great team. Oh, I should say a super team as our carefully tailored coats will soon show.

I want you all to think of something you want to find and get serious about stooping low and looking high to find it.

Want the best for all of you.

Fondly,

Mark The Super Advocate

I am going to shift gears now and see what I can say about the climate of the mind when it is calling a good project into being. I declare it needs to be open and easy and happy. I am so easy that it's making my typing fussy in getting out.
Oh, so much fine fun is soon to come.

Fondly,

Mark
The Big Picture Guy