Author Archives: coletteg

From the moment Milo was born and diagnosed, I’ve been writing to you all. Figuratively, that is. I’ve wanted to release my words out there and let them find a home where they may. I’ve wanted to produce documentaries to … Continue reading →

To New York City I fly The polar opposite appeals Rerun my day, I won’t I prefer to clear the board Live the story of the now Forgive me, then Concrete, fast streets Live up to your promise Fill me, … Continue reading →

It was a spring day in San Diego. I took Dexter, a few months old, to Balboa Park seeking sun and solace. Not too far from the grand fountain I pitched his play gym on a strip of green grass … Continue reading →

You never know how a child will react to the arrival of a sibling. Very quickly we learned that Eloise, our 3-year-old, would be serial squeezer. I think we’ve said “not so tight” over one thousand times to date. As … Continue reading →

When I was on KPBS Midday Edition with Maureen Cavanaugh I mentioned my experience with Down syndrome being a bit like Chutes & Ladders. If you don’t know the game it goes a little like this. Some moves can send … Continue reading →

Around the table each year we take a moment to share what we are most thankful for. This year my reply will be family & friends, both old and new. I’ve always heard that you should count your friends during … Continue reading →

Blogging is hard mostly because you need to keep up with the regular post part. I promise I will try to get one up every week and do a better job manning the post! Okay so I intended a Whale … Continue reading →

Signs don’t hoist themselves into the air. Donations don’t just appear. And at last check, shirts can’t wear themselves either. Point is, it takes you, and without your support last weekend’s highly successful event would never have been possible. Thank … Continue reading →

October 17th Monday: We’ll hear from parents, discover available resources, find out why advocacy is so important and look at clinical trials underway right here in San Diego. Joined by San Diego parent Colette Cosky who learned her eight-month-old son … Continue reading →

Down Right Awesome has been working with KPBS to create a 4-part series on Down syndrome. It will air live this Monday through Thursday, October 17 – 20, on Midday Edition with Maureen Cavanaugh. I will open the series on … Continue reading →

Buddy Walk 2011 Info We can’t believe the walk is just a few short days away and that over 70 people are expected to join our team! Above are all the details you’ll need for the big day. There will … Continue reading →

I thought about holding off on this post since the shirts have not yet arrived on our doorstep. I am taking a chance though in hopes of enticing some more folks to sign-up with this sweet T. Pretty cool huh? … Continue reading →

The Buddy Walk is almost here and we’re getting ready. This is our first time participating and I am sure it will be a very emotional day for us. In fact, when I heard the Euphoria Brass Band play a … Continue reading →

Down Right Awesome™ was created for Dexter & Milo; two awesome boys with a lot of potential that happen to have Down syndrome. Here, on our social spaces and in other cool places, we gather with our ever-growing group of … Continue reading →