A magical, spiritual influence has always run through my life. In this scene, I express my thanks. And it ends with me becoming a real California driving girl and listening to Simon & Garfunkel while I drive. Scene 7: The…
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The Healing Horse, Ch. 39, Scene 6: The Test
You probably know how this scene will turn out. Karen is on a roll and scores another victory for her increasing independence. Hooray! [Image by Atlantic Training CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons] Scene 6: The Test Over the summer,…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 39, Scene 5: Driving
Scene 5 continues the saga of learning to drive—with a near-disaster! Why the YouTube of a transit bus? Read on… Scene 5: Driving At last, the day came. Karen had her learner’s permit, and she was ready to drive.…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 39, Scene 4: The Learner’s Permit
Young Karen continues her string of victories when she goes to the DMV and walks out with? Her Learner’s Permit! [Image from https://www.yelp.com/biz/culver-city-dmv-los-angeles. Looks like this DMV office still gets good reviews.] Scene 4: The Learner’s Permit Session after…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 39, Scene 3: The Simulator
In the 1960s, schools used a simulator so students could practice reacting to situations they might encounter while driving. This was like a tiny car with a movie screen in front of it. The movie would show things like trucks…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 39, Scene 2: Mama Reacts
Scene 2 continues young Karen’s pursuit of a driver’s license as she discusses what it means with Mama. [Image by Shijan Kaakkara, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons] Scene 2: Mama Reacts The bus stopped in front of Karen’s house,…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 39: The Driver’s License, Scene 1: The Invitation
This chapter tells the story of one of the most important events in a teenager’s life—getting the driver’s license. [Photo of Joseph Pomeroy Widney as President of USC (1892 – 1895) courtesy of Wikimedia Commons] Scene 1: The Invitation (Friday,…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 38, Scene 5: This New Beginning
This scene concludes a chapter on a happy note. Young Karen receives confirmation from her spiritual mentor that she is becoming a teacher and preparing the next generation of people with disabilities to change the world for the better. [Image…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 38, Scene 4: The Riding Lesson
Young Karen loves dance, and she loves horses. Now, she shares her love of horses by teaching a boy how to gain confidence by overcoming his fears. [Image by Ealdgyth, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons] Scene 4: The Riding…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 38, Scene 3: Ready to Teach
This scene is full of good news. Young Karen’s friend Joshua sees a bright future in teaching kids with disabilities how to ride horses. [Image by Harald the Bard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons] Scene 3: Ready to Teach…