Allow me to share with you a moment in time...

Many people ask me what it's like to be a Father of a boy who has Autism.  My pat response is usually, "it's parenting - squared.  We do the same things that parents of "normal" children to...and then some extra stuff."

It's difficult to describe Autism, after all,  Autism is really a spectrum.  Each person with Autism is different...and no two people with Autism are exactly the same.

However, there's a few similarities....

There's not that much information out there that could really put things into perspective for friends and family that don't understand what living with this disorder is all about.  And the internet is ripe with various opinions in regards to treatments available...

And like the disorder being a spectrum, so are the treatments...no one main treatment works for all that deal with the disorder.

As an Editor for Autisable.com, I was contacted by someone who likes the site, and what we've done with The Horse Boy movie promotion.  I was offered another movie to view, and see if I'd be interested in promoting this other movie.

It's called, The Sunshine Boy.  And all I have to say is that it puts to film many of the struggles and triumphs that several people have gone through.  It's a documentary, chronicling the journey of one mom's quest to learn more about Autism...from those who are experts in the field.

Within the first 40 minutes, I had more of an understanding of the complexity of the Autism Spectrum then ever before....and I've been learning about it for several years.

Here's a Trailer for the movie:

CONGRATULATIONS CHOCOLATECOVEREDKITTENS - more prizes!

Well, the 2nd annual MissXangAmerica has come and gone...here's istephaniemarie's announcement of the winner...

http://istephaniemarie.xanga.com/711132533/the-2009-miss-xangamerica-is/

BUT WAIT!!! THERE'S MORE!!!

As a reminder or introduction, here's this years winner of MissXangAmerica 2009:

Chocolatecoveredkittens not only receives the coveted sash from istephaniemarie....
She also will be receiving a free shirt from the BFN online store, and a picture placement on the BFN Xanga Calendar...(what does that mean, edlives?)  It means she has won Xanga Premium for a year (to be awarded when the rest of the winners get their prize).

So, How is the BFN able to award the t-shirt?  Thanks to all those who use the BFN Toolbar.
More people use the toolbar, more contests we can sponsor with prizes.

Stay tuned to istephaniemarie's site...as there's going to be a Mr. Xanga Contest.

Congrats again to Chocolatecoveredkittens!

Another Giveaway!!! - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Ok, Here's the deal-e-o...

2 winners will receive 500 Business Cards....

In fact, I'll post the prize as it reads directly from the sponsor this go 'round...

(2) PRIZE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE

500 Business Cards

Choose size: 2x3.5”, 2x3”, 2x2";

Choose paper:  14pt cardstock (matte or gloss coating) & 13 pt cardstock uncoated

Choose Color:  (4/4) Color both sides; (4/1) Color 1 side , B/W backside; (4/0) Color 1 side, black backside

Shipping must be paid by Winner. Offer Valid for UNITED STATES SHIPPING ONLY.

Ok, why business cards?

Dude, do you know how expensive those little cards are?  Especially the slick ones?

So, If you win, you can choose between 3 different business card sizes!  There's also Die Cut business Cards!

Now, how do you win?  EASY!

Just write a comment on what you would do with the business cards if you won?
(some people might create a "my child has autism card", or other's might actually use it for business...the sky's the limit!)

Good luck!

OH, have you taken a look at the BFN Xanga Calendar Contest yet?
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The Two Winners of this Give away are

(drum roll please.................................)

MomGoneMadd

And

methodElevated

It finally Came...

Several weeks ago, I hosted a giveaway that was sponsored by uprinting.com.  Yeah, one of my sponsors for the Brain Fried Network. 

As a blogger who is sponsored, I was blessed by also receiving the same giveaway as the winner (Saintvi).

So, I thought I'd look for a picture that fit well with a 49er themed room...
but, can't copy 49er and NFL logos...some legal thing ya know...

But, I found a site: www.talkephotography.com  and e-mailed them about one picture I wanted...
The Golden Gate Bridge.  I received a response from Pete, the guy who's site it is, and who has an amazing talent at both photography and art.

If you're big on travel blogs, he's got a great one...in fact, I hope the guys at tripcrazed pick Pete up...(I forwarded them his information).

Anyways, Pete and I talked a bit, and he blessed me with the picture to have Uprinting.com print onto stretched canvas, and then they'd ship it.  THANKS PETE, I'm Humbled at your generosity!

Here's the saga of the package arrival - and thanks to all who made it possible!

This took a couple of weeks, but we got it done, and the packaged arrived yesterday.

Now, Chatting with Saintvi about her print (see this post), I was warned on the level of packaging that it would take...  here's the second stage...

Now, working in inventory and logistics for over 15 years, I've seen packaging of all types - and this one made me really impressed.  Although it was still a challenge to get to that center package within the package...

And yet, even after all that unwrapping, there was one more layer to peel away...

Yep, that last bit of paper...and then viola!  Presto! and here it is!!!

   

Expect more giveaways soon from this cool sponsor...and more information about them...

Until later, I'm off to work on the room that will become known as the 49er room.