By now you have probably seen this logo on Facebook and in our newsletter. We are very excited to start a new service available to anyone, Chore Busters. This is a by the hour, home maintenance and cleaning service. We have hired, back ground checked, trained and insured professionals that will come to your home [...]
Most times when we talk about disabilities we think physical and often leave out cognitive or intellectual disabilities. In a time where we are constantly talking about over stimulation and anxiety, it is important that we look at these disabilities as well. The National Institute of Mental Health has estimated that roughly 18.1% of Americans [...]
Language is ever evolving. At one time things were “Groovy” then “Radical” then “Bodacious” then “Rockin” then “Cool” then “lit” and now possibly “turnt”. All of which are ways to show that you like something. Names change too, I was born Rachael, my family called me Rach, my cousins called me Ratchett (before it was [...]
Most of us love the winter time and Holiday season for various reasons. Some love the cold air and snow, others the magic that fills the air and still others love that beautiful feeling you get with giving the perfect present or donating to a company that does good works. The time between Christmas and [...]
As Christmas nears there is an almost magical feeling in the air. Most people are filled with the spirit of giving and love. We at PILR would like to thank everyone who so generously donated to us in 2018. Your support and generous contribution made all the work we did possible. We would not be [...]
Do you get stressed-out around the holidays? The shopping and crowds, the back-to-back diet-busting parties. The exhausting chats with the in-laws and extended families. We understand how easy it is to feel not so wonderful at this most wonderful time of the year. There is an actual diagnosis called Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. SAD [...]
I grew up with an aunt who is a person with a disability. She is beautiful and wonderful and when I was little I couldn’t spend enough time with her. In her mind she is about 9 years old. To a 9 year old this is amazing. We played dolls and dress up. We spent [...]
November 22nd is Thanksgiving day. It's a day when each of us can reflect on all of the reasons we have to be thankful. I am thankful for my husband, children and grandchildren. They are my joy. I am thankful for my siblings and their families. It is a wonderful feeling being part of a [...]
My family loves movies. I mean, REALLY loves movies. My husband’s first job was at Blockbuster Video, my daughters first and only job has been at the local movie theatre, my husband and I ran a Charity Cosplay group and our collection is almost 500 movies big. As I said, we really love movies. We [...]
When I was young and looking for my first job, I remember going to an interview at a local video store. I had practiced the traditional interview questions and dressed up nice. As I walked in to the interview the Employer asked me how I was doing and though I was extremely nervous I said [...]