tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post2625098557205812824..comments2009-09-16T13:41:00.784-05:00Rob Rummel-Hudsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15462451435441751837noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-59006557137394966412008-02-24T17:52:00.000-06:002008-02-24T17:52:00.000-06:00I have to tell you, I just picked up this copy of Good Housekeeping from a friend of mine.<BR/>My son suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury in 2006 from a car accident. He was once able to talk, and now has been diagnosed with apraxia. He has those mutant sounds that come out that only we, his parents, understand...I had been so against him ever getting an Augmentative Device...I came across the article about your daughter, and I felt like I was reading my sons future...I was so envious of the amount of communication that you and your daughter have. He is now going to be getting evaluated for a device that is suitable for him...I cannot thank you enough for your story-your daughter has given me so much hope for my son. Thank you, both.Nicole Wighthttp://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mackenziemichaelwightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-10595298734137125172008-01-22T19:48:00.000-06:002008-01-22T19:48:00.000-06:00I just finished reading the article in Good Housekeeping. You have an amazing child. I was just mesmerized by her pictures. She has such a beautiful face. Absolutely gorgeous! And in her eyes I see so much determination.<BR/>I enjoyed your writing style as well. Very moving and thought provoking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-6622794722233282262008-01-22T09:21:00.000-06:002008-01-22T09:21:00.000-06:00Hello,<BR/>I am planning on bringing a 'swell' hat.<BR/><BR/>and two friends:<BR/>we are not from midwest<BR/>we refuse to be middle aged.(hey I see you're the 'new thirty' as well)<BR/>we're not really housewife's, but we all have young children<BR/><BR/>see ya in Feb!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-44551388635006549232008-01-19T10:37:00.000-06:002008-01-19T10:37:00.000-06:00My mother purchased a gift subscription of "Good Housekeeping" for me some time ago, and leafing through it is somewhat of a guilty pleasure for me, just because it isn't typical of the books and magazines I tend to read, and I am anything but a "good housekeeper".<BR/><BR/>This morning I happened to turn the page to your article Rob, and I just wanted to let you know that it touched my heart in a very profound and personal way. In fact, it brought me unexpectedly to tears, something that doesn't happen to me often. <BR/><BR/>You see, I have been told that I have a disability myself, something that has resulted in brief hospitalization in a psych ward multiple times, though I must admit I defy the label and stigma of that diagnosis with my own sword of steel. <BR/><BR/>So many times when battling my own monster, I think that maybe I should give up trying to maneuver my way through the world of people who have absolutely no idea that I have experienced and battled this hardship, yet would no doubt judge me harshly if they did know, the stigma is so great in our society regarding those who have been hospitalized for mental illness. <BR/><BR/>Very recently, an amazing career advancement opportunity was presented to me out of the blue, one that came my way because of my diligence and creativity in my current job. People in my workplace have no idea regarding the monster I have vanquished time and time again. Even so, I have wondered if I should even dare to pursue this opportunity under the circumstances. Or should I just slam the door shut on all my future possibilities, despite my ability to function as a "normal" person, even without medication, as long as I diligently get enough sleep (the only medication I keep on hand now is sleep medication for very occasional use - I have taken many over the years mostly due to the well-meaning efforts of others to tame how they perceive the monster, but in my case, the meds have all severely impaired my ability to function or have had disabling adverse side effects - not everyone may be in this situation, but this is mine).<BR/><BR/>In any case, my apologies for this lengthy comment, but when I read the portion of your article regarding how you envision your daughter boldly maneuvering in the world when she grows up (as she obviously does already), I just started crying. Because I know she won't allow the doors to slam in her face. You have taught her from Day One to swing those doors wide open and show the world what she is truly capable of.<BR/><BR/>So I just wanted to say thank you Rob for delivering this message to me today through the pages of a magazine, something I really needed to hear in this very moment. Those of us with disabilities, whatever the diagnosis, CAN be everything we dream. Nobody can truly shut the doors on our dreams but ourselves.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/>Phoenix<BR/><BR/>P.S. I'm going to pursue this job. I'm not going to hold my own door shut before it even opens. I'm going to prove through my ability to function at a very high level, defying the odds, that those of us diagnosed with a mental illness (whether the precise diagnosis be accurate or not, another topic altogether) CAN contribute to the world in creative and productive ways. The monster of this stigma CAN be vanquished.Phoenixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-89010589842075329252008-01-18T06:10:00.000-06:002008-01-18T06:10:00.000-06:00I have a subscription to Good Housekeeping. Does that make me uncool? At any rate, I was excited to see your article and the beautiful pictures of your daughter when my issue arrived.Gaijin Mamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-40276068414981904992008-01-17T19:59:00.000-06:002008-01-17T19:59:00.000-06:00I, too, shall be making my first Good Housekeeping purchase. Until now, I was a Good Housekeeping virgin, which would be quite, <B>quite</B> evident if you ever saw my house. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Is it wrong that I giggled when I saw the name of the venue was Dip? It wasn't a loud giggle, just a little one...practically soundless.Major Bedheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-48454830215878115822008-01-17T14:47:00.000-06:002008-01-17T14:47:00.000-06:00I work for Walgreens, and I nearly pushed over our magazine vendor to show off your article to my co-workers. It's swell that you're getting so much coverage on a subject that does not appear to find a lot of attentiveness and media attention.Spookynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-84572258992639900982008-01-16T21:05:00.000-06:002008-01-16T21:05:00.000-06:00Next question -- will you get a percent of sales for this issue of GH since you'll have had such a strong contribution to increased numbers of issues sold? ;-) We bought one!Ptolemynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-69707426493714632392008-01-16T13:57:00.000-06:002008-01-16T13:57:00.000-06:00Dude! Fuck Yeah!!!Hethahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185523086301601976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-29160950451665981512008-01-15T23:23:00.000-06:002008-01-15T23:23:00.000-06:00Rock on, Rob. We're all rooting for you.Special Needs Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01995668005241526484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-24158489347285524152008-01-15T20:44:00.000-06:002008-01-15T20:44:00.000-06:00When you posted this, I decided to check out Amazon.com to see what the article did for your presales. This morning, around 10:00 a.m., I guess, Schuyler's Monster was ranked 44,000 among all books(I didn't write down the exact number). Tonight at 8:45, it's ranked 22,533!<BR/><BR/>In the category "Fatherhood" you've moved up from #19 this morning to #8 this evening. <BR/><BR/>Wow! That's a nice little bump for a book that's not available yet!robynczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491819229968081861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-16856341460240883862008-01-15T20:43:00.000-06:002008-01-15T20:43:00.000-06:00You are so much cooler than Dr. Phil.gypsyjrhttp://gypsyjr.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-1340404888330702362008-01-15T19:06:00.000-06:002008-01-15T19:06:00.000-06:00So happy for you, Rob!!! I immediately went out and got a copy for myself and many more for Ryan's teachers and therapists. I can't wait to send them to school with him tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>When we first got Ryan's BBoW, I oftened referred to Schuyler when talking to Ryan's teachers/therapist and used her progress as a way to guage where we should head with Ryan. So far, he seems to be following her footsteps pretty closely. I am excited to show the teachers that there really is a Schuyler and she really is making amazing progress with her BBoW, as is Ryan.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for bringing awareness to PMG and AAC......you are an amazing writer, can't wait to get my copies of the book!Kristanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-35846114604449985152008-01-15T18:05:00.000-06:002008-01-15T18:05:00.000-06:00Wow RRH, that is really, really cool! I will plan to look for it the next time I am out. Save it, frame it and mail it to anyone who gave you hell in high school.<BR/><BR/>And superb about the release party. Very Carrie, circa season 5. :)Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00293144856124041861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-45706311916194122632008-01-15T16:11:00.000-06:002008-01-15T16:11:00.000-06:00Good for you, Rob. I can't imagine the thrill of what you're going through. I'm really happy for you.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-61839663611372408732008-01-15T14:07:00.000-06:002008-01-15T14:07:00.000-06:00Good Housekeeping? Really? That's so cool!swtenelkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374571216175630704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-6918635073252112572008-01-15T12:57:00.000-06:002008-01-15T12:57:00.000-06:00Yay! Congratulations! Being that I'm married but in my 20s (and with no children) I have never purchased Good Housekeeping either...this might be the ONLY reason I ever would!! :)<BR/>Is there also an article in there about how to fancify pants? It would really be appropriate. :)Lianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14543875776819421840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-33621586265222751522008-01-15T12:13:00.000-06:002008-01-15T12:13:00.000-06:00I saw a guy a couple of days ago with sequins on his pants. I think he was homeless. I'm just saying. I am impressed that you are in "Good Housekeeping." That isn't something we would have predicted back in the day. Have you thought about who is going to play you guys in the movie? Dakota Fanning could be Schuyler and maybe Phillip Seymour Hoffman could be you. I am bummed that I'm going to NYC two days after your event. Rotten serendipity for this stalker.Linda Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417535881100246975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-54056653748615280732008-01-15T09:06:00.000-06:002008-01-15T09:06:00.000-06:00Three things:<BR/><BR/>1. Congratulations! I've been waiting for you to announce this.<BR/><BR/>2. I have a Bedazzler somewhere (oh dear), should you find some pants that need fancification.<BR/><BR/>3. This is a remarkable milestone in your career as a writer. Enjoy every freaking minute. You absolutely deserve it.Kerri.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11463843830570716380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-22541752274296874802008-01-15T08:48:00.000-06:002008-01-15T08:48:00.000-06:00Rob, can we BRING fancy pants to the New York party? :)Amy Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363826528604660845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-11495455590365160902008-01-15T08:20:00.000-06:002008-01-15T08:20:00.000-06:00My actual pants? Not so fancy. Maybe I need a Bedazzler.Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15462451435441751837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-57952294776081280412008-01-15T08:19:00.000-06:002008-01-15T08:19:00.000-06:00Ok, seriously - exactly how many pairs of fancy patns do you own?!?!Sarahttp://momentsofwonderful.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-26966004068834528252008-01-15T08:10:00.000-06:002008-01-15T08:10:00.000-06:00That is just too cool! Now I have to buy a copy :)farmwifehttp://farmwife.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-40225570309857723782008-01-15T07:50:00.000-06:002008-01-15T07:50:00.000-06:00I meant to e-mail you yesterday and I forgot. Imagine my surprise when my issue of Good Housekeeping arrived in the mail on Friday. I was flipping through it and a picture of Schuyler caught my eye. Hey, I "know" that little girl. Very exciting and wonderful national coverage for your book!Real Live Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330336321607425162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-4917379410386481662008-01-15T06:26:00.000-06:002008-01-15T06:26:00.000-06:00I am not a middle-aged mom in the midwest and so this will be my very first purchase of Good Housekeeping Magazine. Now to figure out how to get you on Oprah.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com