Cliffy's Mom's Blog

By the shores of Gitchee Gumee by the shining Big-Sea-Water, came a little red horse! ...Or something like that. Clifford is the star of, "Clifford of Drummond Island" and other true stories. Clifford visits libraries, schools and assisted living centers. He has traveled all over the Eastern United States. Stay tuned for our next adventure! Meanwhile, enjoy the paintings and drawings regularly created by Cliffy's "mom", artist and author Nancy J. Bailey.

Showing posts with label down syndrome. Show all posts

Showing posts with label down syndrome. Show all posts

Friday, February 20, 2015

Women Over 30, Step Aside, Please….

Yeah, I get the picture. But the Universal Law of Youth and Beauty in our society is changing. However, maybe someone needs to tell...

Friday, February 6, 2015

Babies With Down Syndrome

I've never given birth. That being said, I can only imagine the anticipation that happens with the growing life forming inside of you; ...

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

A Blog About a Blog About a Book

Once in awhile you just nail it right smack on the ol' noggin. These moments are rare and wonderful and they must be savored. Today, ...

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Prior Lake Priorities - On Bullying

I know everyone likes to see nice and sunny, funny stories about my sister Amanda, who despite (or maybe partially due to) having Down syndr...

Friday, January 9, 2015

For Those Who Try to Shut Me Up

It's a little bit ironic that yesterday, of all days, I got the phone call. The whole world was reeling from the sight of three hooded ...

Monday, January 5, 2015

Swimming Down Syndrome

Let's face it: the Special Olympics has been a boon to the fitness regimen for many disabled folks who would never otherwise get ...

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

The Interview, The Thugs and The North Side of Down

Creativity seems to attract bullies. Like many other movie buffs, I have watched with interest as Seth Rogan's new film, "The Inte...

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Because Mean People Suck

I have a sweet friend who is slipping away. Even though I haven't seen her in a year's time, I can feel her spirit leaving....

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Coming December 1

Click to order! My new book, "The North Side of Down" will be available in just a couple of days. This is a bittersweet time f...

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Are You a Retard?

Amanda saying, "Hmm..." Today I would like to address the label, "Retarded." I have heard this misused twice in...

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

The North Side of Down

"There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and rivalry betw...

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