Rocky Parra
Wife to Brett, mom to BethAnne, Peyton, Walker and Matthew, retired CPA, career volunteer, avid sports fan, and adorer of old Catholic Churches. Rocky passionately advocates for her son, Matthew, and autism acceptance. In 2015, she began writing about her family’s experience with autism on Facebook. In 2020, she published her first book, "Embracing Mrs. Mommy – Learning from, Living with and Loving Someone with Autism." Always in the back of my mind is Luke 12:48, “to whom much is given, much is expected… ” You can find her on Instagram as @mrs__mommy.
Mad About Mahjong
"Snap, Crackle, Pop" or "Crak, Bam, Dot"?
Are we talking about cereal or Mahjong?
Before we discuss the current hysteria surrounding the game, let's learn a little history.
According to Time Magazine, Mahjong evolved "from its origins...
The Power of Sports
"Sports have the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Nelson Mandela
When I signed up for my 2024...
Thank You for Being My Friend
In the words of Andrew Gold, "Thank you for being a friend. Travel down the road and back again. Your heart is true, and you're a pal and confidant."
These lyrics begin the theme...
PMC’s Ultimate Guide to Blues at the Beach
Red, White, and Blues, Pensacola Beach's annual summer airshow featuring the world-famous United States Navy's Blue Angels, earns top billing among locals and vacationers.
This year's show and related events take place July 10-13, 2024,...
An Introduction to Fiesta Pensacola
"To celebrate our heritage, promote tourism, and build pride in Pensacola through festive activities which enhance the quality of life in our community."
Fiesta Pensacola, founded in 1949 as the Fiesta of Five Flags, began...
Autism + Anxiety + Puberty :: My Challenging Era
{Subtitle: "Where is my sweet boy, and what have you done with him?"}
Sixteen years ago, our family began celebrating Autism Awareness Month shortly after my youngest son received his autism diagnosis. Until that point,...
Desperately Seeking Sleep
If sleep comes easily to you, just keep scrolling; this post may not be for you. If sleep eludes you now, or for decades like me, stay right here and keep reading.
Jules Verne once...
How to Achieve a Reading Goal
Successfully completing a reading challenge requires creativity. A busy mom completing a reading challenge requires effort and creativity. After exceeding my Goodreads Reading Challenges in 2021 and 2022, I set a more aggressive goal...
Lessons Learned From My Adult Children
Twenty-seven years ago, I struggled with infertility.
I filled my head with idealized visions of my parenting plans should that day ever come. How I would teach my future child, or children, how to read,...
The Gift of Giving in Pensacola: Where to Donate Household Items and Make a...
Each year, as the holidays approach, I conduct a bit of a household purge. Specifically, for every item coming into the house, an item needs to go out. Not necessarily items of equal value...