What is it like to write and promote a book? Epiphanies of a writer, discover the top 7 A-Ha Moments from writing 'Raising Jess' #Writer #Author #RaisingJess #Memoir #Motherhood #Parenting #Reviews #Success #NeverTooOld

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10.03.2024

What She Really Meant by, “Do You Play Sports?" - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

Mitch's hearing aids are off, and now my mumbling, as well as everyone else's, is back. A funny short story about What she really meant by, “Do you play sports?”

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22.02.2024

Candlelit Glow of Remembrance and The Empowering Fist Pump - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

My beloved Mom, DiaNNe (with two N's, or you will hear it!), battled Alzheimer's. This year is my mom’s fourth Yahrzeit, the anniversary of her death. The dat

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11.02.2024

Princess Diana, King Charles, and Me - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

I was a Princess Diana Fan. Wasn’t everybody? I wasn’t much of a Prince Charles (now known as His Majesty the King) fanatic at the time. Diana and I h

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02.02.2024

Signed Copy - FREE FEBRUARY GIVEAWAY - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

TODAY ONLY! Get a signed copy of Raising Jess A Story of Hope by Vickie Rubin for FREE. I will pick three winners by Friday! Fill in entry form below for your

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28.01.2024

Letting Go: The Group Home Decision - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

This is our group home story. A decision woven with uncertainty, love, and, ultimately, acceptance. Was the group home decision also a decision of Letting Go? T

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14.01.2024

Domestic Dishwasher Duet: Tetris Architect VS. Chaotic Mess - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

January 1st, New Years Day, a time for new beginnings even though it’s just the day after December 31st . Like the first day of school, it's an occasion to s

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06.01.2024

2024 - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

A blank slate to start- as we enter 2024A metaphorical closing of 2023’s doorWhat are our hopes and dreams for this yearOf course, Health, happiness and Peace

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24.12.2023

Club Cuisine Crisis: Eating Interruptus - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

Crisis, also known as Eating Interruptus. Plus, a Cool Bill's Story! #RaisingJess #Eating #Humor #Blog #BuffaloBills #Football

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02.12.2023

Happy Anniversary, Mitch - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

Happy Anniversary, Mitch. Today, December 1, 2023, is our 44th wedding anniversary. Mitch and I were married in 1979. I remember when our parents were

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19.11.2023

RV Trip Part Two, Fun Facts and a Surprise Ending - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

OK, now that we got all the repairs, hospital visits, and other nonsense from my last blog out of the way, I want to let you know about the good parts of t

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12.11.2023

My First Pair of Fancy Shoes- Thanks, Mom - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

I know, I know, I have talked about purses in my blog. Yes, it's shallow but still fun, right? However, I never spoke about My First Pair of Fancy Shoes. W

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29.10.2023

The Beginning of the RV End: I Want to Go Home! - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

I admit that I was ready to abandon our trip four times before finally convincing my husband, Mitch. MAYDAY! When pushed to a point, I can be very persuasive o

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16.10.2023

I Stand with Israel - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

We are on an RV trip, so many weird, funny, not-so-funny, and beautiful events have happened. Yet, I can’t write. Every time I put pen to paper, oh wait, th

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13.10.2023

Who’s (Really) the Boss? Distinct Roles in Marriage - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

A year has passed since we took our Winnebago EKKO RV (KanVan) for a spin across the northern plains of America. We are planning another trip, and I am exhausted from all the work. It's not my work; I basically do nothing. Distinct Roles in Marriage. Mitch navigates the roads across the country; I navigate the roads of services for Jess. Who's the Boss? #raisingJess #family #travel #RV #EKKO #disability #decionmaking

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13.10.2023

Music Therapy Becomes A Love Language (My View Buffalo News) - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

Music is our daughter Jessica’s love language. She speaks it fluently. Jess is 41 years old, nonverbal, and has a rare genetic deletion (1Q 43-44). She lives

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15.09.2023

Remembering Covid Rosh Hashana at a Drive-in Theater - Vickie Rubin

This Jewish New Year I am grateful we are together. I am Re-posting a blog from 2020. Celebrating Rosh Hashana at a Drive-In Theater. WOW!

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26.08.2023

A Seinfeld Moment - Vickie Rubin

We are happy to have my in-laws staying with us. There's only one small problem: A Seinfeld Moment. Do you remember the episode when Jerry and Elaine visited his parents in Florida? "I Am Begging You, Turn On The Air!" #RaisingJess #In-Laws #Thermostat #Seinfeld #SeinfeldMoment

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12.08.2023

Developmental Disability Awareness Day- Four Key Moments - Vickie Rubin

Join me on a heartfelt journey from curious parent and new professional to author and Keynote speaker. 4 Key moments from DDDAY 35.

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30.07.2023

Dear Vickala - Vickie Rubin

Dear Vickala, a letter to high-school Vickie- Life will throw curveballs. Laugh, find joy, and understand the power of love and humor.

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15.07.2023

Finding the Right Fit, From Inclusion and Beyond: A New Day Program for Jessica - Vickie Rubin

After All That Inclusion in school - Adult Life and A New Day Program for Jessica. We embrace hope as Jessica starts a new chapter.

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25.06.2023

Never Have I Ever… - Vickie Rubin

My dad's car service waited for me as I exited the airport. Am I being kidnapped? Where am I really going? Never Have I Ever…. #RaisingJess #Limo #Dad #flying

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24.06.2023

Never Have I Ever… - Vickie Rubin

My dad's car service waited for me as I exited the airport. Am I being kidnapped? Where am I really going? Never Have I Ever…. #RaisingJess #Limo #Dad #flying

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16.06.2023

A Mother's Journey of Hope and Advocacy - Vickie Rubin

University of Miami Alumni - In a world where compassion can make all the difference, alumna Vickie Rubin is a ray of hope for families raising children w/ special needs.

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03.06.2023

Hobby or Work: He Says/She Says - Vickie Rubin

Is this an insult or an opinion? The big question in our house is whether my writing is hobby or work. Its a big He Says/She Says.

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16.05.2023

My View: There are Many Ways to Pay it Forward - If you can't open article in the Buffalo News - this is a copy: - Vickie Rubin

If you are unable to open article in the Buffalo News - this is a copy:

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06.05.2023

Inclusion for Jess: What Was it All For? - Vickie Rubin

Inclusion for Jess in public school - What was it all for? Jess needed a change- She started a new program last week - And we have Hope #RaisingJess #Hope #DayHab #Inclusion #Disability

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22.04.2023

Out of The Closet (3 tricks) - Vickie Rubin

Before we get too technical, I am admittedly talking about my clothes closet! Staying organized is not my strong suit (maybe pun intended). Let me know your tips in the comments! #RaisingJess #Organize #Closet #humor

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21.04.2023

New Tradition or A Tradition - Vickie Rubin

New Traditions or Tradition- For our new Passover tradition. Nobody needed to audition. The only precondition. To rise to this position #Poem #Poetry #Tradition #Direction #RaisingJess

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01.04.2023

Pneumonia on Vacation and Messages from Mom - Vickie Rubin

Day 1 in the Keys, an x-ray confirmed I had Pneumonia! After the last 3 years of avoiding Covid on Vacation, I never thought of pneumonia!

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04.03.2023

We Did It MY WAY - Vickie Rubin

A really short verse about marriage and compromise - The best scenario is when you both can say -We Did It MY WAY! #humor #marriage #compromise #MyWay #Poetry #Poem #RaisingJess

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27.02.2023

My article is in NEWSWEEK!!! - Vickie Rubin

Newsweek Article by Vickie - In September 2022, Vickie was able to drive Jessica's group home van for the first time. #RaisingJess #Newsweek #MyTurn #advocate #daughters #wheelchairvan

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11.02.2023

Remembering Cantor Susan Wehle and the Passengers of Flight 3407 - Vickie Rubin

As Mitch and I drowsily watched the 11:00 news, light snow was falling. Suddenly, we sat up with a jolt! A jet had crashed near Buffalo, NY. #Flight3407

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28.01.2023

The Truth About Formal Tuesdays With Nana Is About To Be Revealed. - Vickie Rubin

I can't go to school without my nails done," yells Noa. Is this a high school student? No, It's my 3-year-old granddaughter's morning request! #Fashion #GarmentCenter #RaisingJess #BlackTie #Fashionista #Schmatte #Family #Generations

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07.01.2023

The Gift - Vickie Rubin

What do Yooper Rocks, Heart Rocks, Stuart Smalley, and the 5 Love Languages have in common? Inquiring Minds want to know! Plus, Buffalo Bills and The Gift of Life. Read on for more. #RaisingJess #Gift #Love #YooperRocks #Travel #Michigan #BuffaloBills #BillsMafia #DamarHamlin

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24.12.2022

A Real Blizzard 2022 - Vickie Rubin

A Real Blizzard - And I was just proud to get my Italian Greyhound Daniel to pee outside! My Day was complete! Read More about Blizzard 2022!

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03.12.2022

Driving Miss Jess - Vickie Rubin

Jessica's Wheelchair Van. This is our 1st outing with me at the wheel. I feel like a new driver taking my parent’s car for the first time.

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Club Cuisine Crisis: Eating Interruptus - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

Happy Anniversary, Mitch - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

RV Trip Part Two, Fun Facts and a Surprise Ending - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

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The Beginning of the RV End: I Want to Go Home! - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

I Stand with Israel - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

Who’s (Really) the Boss? Distinct Roles in Marriage - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom

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Never Have I Ever… - Vickie Rubin

Never Have I Ever… - Vickie Rubin

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My View: There are Many Ways to Pay it Forward - If you can't open article in the Buffalo News - this is a copy: - Vickie Rubin

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Out of The Closet (3 tricks) - Vickie Rubin

New Tradition or A Tradition - Vickie Rubin

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We Did It MY WAY - Vickie Rubin

My article is in NEWSWEEK!!! - Vickie Rubin

Remembering Cantor Susan Wehle and the Passengers of Flight 3407 - Vickie Rubin

The Truth About Formal Tuesdays With Nana Is About To Be Revealed. - Vickie Rubin

The Gift - Vickie Rubin

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