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Tradition and Women- By My Dad - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
Many years ago, during the Fiddler on the Roof rehearsal, the team felt something was missing from the show. They believed it needed a setup. What is the show about? What are we trying to say? They decided it was the Tradition of the Jewish families in Russia. That night, they wrote the new opening number, Tradition.
Happy Birthday, Jessica - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
Happy Birthday, Jess - Chapter 1 - Raising Jess: A Story of Hope- April 11, 1982, The beginning of our story. As the months passed, the doctor continued to assure us that Jess was fine. I continued to question all her delays. Welcome to Motherhood.
Bridging the Keys to Life - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
Bridge One The minute we cross the first bridge, my husband becomes Caribbean Mitch. It's like a switch has been flipped, and he's instantly in his element. There's not even a transition pause – it just happens suddenly – He is here! It's Going to Take More for Me. I am still the same suburban Vickie, no matter how many bridges we cross – it takes me much longer to calm down and get into the flow of Key's Life, a life that's more laid-back and less concerned with time and schedules.
Tow Tow Tow our Boat - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
I am not a boater—there, I said it. On the other hand, my husband Mitch loves fishing on his rented boat. I have a 2-3 hour ADD attention span for the high seas while he is just getting started. But our last boating experience was the first one for me!
Jessica and Medicaid - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
Many ask, 'How are proposed Medicaid cuts going to affect your daughter Jessica?' I don’t mind the question, but I wish I had an answer. #Medicaid #DisabilityRights #Healthcare #MedicaidCuts #RaisingJess #NYS #OPWDD #Parenting #Mothering #Disability
Write, Delete, Repeat: The Blogger’s Block and Navigating Views - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
Blogger’s block: the struggle is real. Symptoms include excessive deleting, obsessive view-count checking, and questioning life choices. Write Delete Repeat!" #writersBlock #BloggersBlock #Communication #RareDisease #Creativity #RaisingJess
Are Emojis Generational? 🤔 & Go Bills! 🦬❤️" - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
My texts with friends are emoji chaos, but with my millennial kids. It's like 🚫🥰 not ❤️. Where's the fun in that? & GO BILLS! 🏈🦬 #Emoji #Buffalo #BuffaloBills #JoshAllen #RaisingJess #Boomers #Millennials #Generations
Resilience, Community and Family Stories - Heart of the Matter - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
Okay, let me explain Vick Squared. First, it’s Vickie (me) and Vicki (Atkinson, who is also a Ph.D, so she has even more letters! One of the hosts). Wynne is the Heart of the Matter ( HoTM ) co-host and an enthusiast of endurance sports. They both host Heart of the Matter, they focus on the importance of intergenerational wellness and healing. They believe writing and storytelling can build resilience for the future by exploring what matters most in life: connection, laughter, empathy and authenticity.
Vicki(E) Squared Plus Wynne =Heart of the Matter (HoTM) - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
Okay, let me explain Vick Squared. First, it’s Vickie (me) and Vicki (Atkinson, who is also a Ph.D, so she has even more letters! One of the hosts). Wynne is the Heart of the Matter ( HoTM ) co-host and an enthusiast of endurance sports. They both host Heart of the Matter, they focus on the importance of intergenerational wellness and healing. They believe writing and storytelling can build resilience for the future by exploring what matters most in life: connection, laughter, empathy and authenticity.
Noa and Nana's Birthday Extravaganza - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
Noa was due on my birthday but, of course, she had her own plans! Now we’re celebrating together—Noa style, adoring, adornment and all! #Birthday #Nana #Generation #Celebration #Diva #foodanddrink #RaisingJess #Daughter #Granddaughter #Birthday
Family Reunion 2024 - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
It's noon, but "5 o'clock somewhere!" Playing UNO, and enjoying a too-early beer at our annual 13th (or maybe 10th or 11th) family reunion! #RaisingJess #CattaraugusCounty, #WesternNewYork, #FamilyReunion, #Traditions, #AnnualGathering #Humor
Rocking Babies in the NICU: Bringing Comfort and Connection to Newborns - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
Volunteering as a NICU Baby Rocker, I comforted fragile infants in a Level 4 NICU, providing essential touch and care. Touch is crucial for newborns, especially for those too weak to leave the incubator. Despite fears and mishaps, the experience was rewarding. My daughter's own challenges inspired me to give back, and I am grateful for the privilege.
Jessica's Friend Network - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
Facing life's curveballs is easier with friends. These women embraced Jessica into their circle, turning it into her very own Friend Network! #RaisingJess #Friends #Disability #Inspiring #Rare Disease #Family #RaisingJess #Friends #Disability #Inspiring #Rare Disease #Family
The Story of a Late Diagnosis and Writing Your Memoir - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ “The Gift of a Late Diagnosis" and a heartwarming reading of "The Gift of Grandparents" at minute 21:09 – Plus the journey and joy of writing your own story. #Podcast #LateDiagnosis #Grandparents #MemoirWriting #Storytelling #LetsTalkMemoir #RaisingJess #RonitPlank #Family #Disability #SpecialNeeds #Humor #RareDisease #Inspirational
Epiphanies of a Writer: My Top Seven A-Ha Moments - Vickie Rubin: Special Educator, Advocate, & Mom
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