Author: clfuu

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” -George Santayana

What is a time your memory helped you avoid repeating a mistake?

The older I get, the more forgetful I have become. Where did I leave my keys? Did I pay that bill? This memory loss is also a time when I receive grace and good humor from my close friends as we navigate aging together. -Beth Murray (CLF)

When has forgetting something brought a smile to your face?

We bear witness to difficult things so that they are not forgotten by the collective memory.

Bear witness to something important to remember today.

Memories can be wonderful things–like remembering the favorite aunt who left this world at age 94 1/2 (yes she still counted the halfs).  She loved me like a daughter and cherished my visits and phone calls.  We all need that kind of special and unconditional love in our lives.  The memory of her and what she said and did for me still makes me smile. -Judy DiCristofaro (CLF)

Bring to mind a memory of love today. Hold it close to your heart.

There are many ways that autism presents itself in people. This month, we dedicate ourselves to understanding the ways in which autistic people want to be witnessed in all of their fullness and to making sure that autistic people have a say in decisions made that affect them.  For more information, visit Autistic Advocacy.

Take some time to read or listen to the words of autistic people today.