February New Orleans Trip
New Orleans is a vibrant and fascinating city that lives up to its nickname, “The Big Easy,” with a friendly and laid-back feel. Various cultures, (primarily French, African, Native Indian, […]
October Trip to Oahu & Maui
from Benjamin: I was ten when I first visited my grandparents, plus my aunt and uncle, on the island of Oahu. My intense life of 24/7 autism therapy had brought […]
Celebrating Over 10 Years of BBB Events!
We are celebrating over 10 years of Benjamin Breaking Barriers events with a newly constructed website! http://www.BenjaminBreakingBarriers.com Please visit us virtually and enjoy many photos on 5 inviting pages. In […]
Breaking Barriers Speed-Dating
For the first time since Covid lockdown, the Autism Society of Boulder County held a gala fundraiser, and just as in previous years, I was invited to be the emcee. […]
Shine Prom in Niwot
In 2020, just before Covid hit, I attended my first Shine Prom, during a major February snowstorm, in south Denver (a considerable drive from our home in Boulder). https://benjaminbreakingbarriers.wordpress.com/2020/03/10/night-to-shine-and-more/ This […]
Cinderella!
Two years ago, in March, the musical-theater show I was working on had to close down just hours before opening night because of Covid lockdown. https://benjaminbreakingbarriers.wordpress.com/2020/05/05/images-poetry-of-our-covid19-quarantine/ As you can imagine, […]
Midori
In memory of Midori, my little parrot(January 2015 – February 2022)Many of you know that Midori, my little conure parrot, passed away unexpectedly in early February, just before our Florida […]
My hero, Jake!
Throughout my mom’s entire concert season of playing in the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, I’ve been looking forward to the final performance: Jake Shimabukuru, ukulele player supreme and star of the […]
Florida Trip!
In February, my mom and I went on our first airline trip since Covid…to Florida! A new and exciting adventure since we’ve never been to this part of the country. […]
Resuming Presentations
Benjamin: After a two-year pause forced by Covid, I felt privileged to give my presentation, “Living with Autism,” back at my good-old Fairview High School. This was for a special […]
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