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The Shadow Listener

Author: thelauranadine

Laura Nadine Hickson was born on Feburary 28, 1977 in Decatur, Georgia. She was raised in Lilburn, Georgia the youngest of four siblings. At age 3, Laura began dance lessons,along with her sister Rain, at the Atlanta Dance Works. Laura immediately took to tap and seemed to have a strong on-stage presence. She danced alongside her teachers Barry Thomas (from Broadway's A Chorus Line) and Patrick McCann (from Broadway's Mame) in feature performances and in a yearly Christmas ballet called La Boutique Fantasque. At age 10, she began to take violin lessons with Stefanie Graef (Rollins) Carr. As a student of the Suzuki Method, Laura progressed quickly. She was touted by locals as a musical prodigy for her ability to play songs after only hearing them once and her adult like musical expression. Over the next few years Laura received high praise and recognition for her performances including two Georgia state titles. Laura's first film project My Violin Cries (2009) was developed for a film competition at Agnes Scott College. A psychology major with no prior film experience, Laura borrowed a video camera from the college and went to work. Laura worked as the director, actor, writer, composer, film editor and performed the entire soundtrack. My Violin Cries won Honorable Mention at the ASC Film Festival.

Words of the Wall Tree

I recently created a wall tree in my room where I can scribble thoughts for the day.  I am on a new adventure as I impatiently wait for my entry to Canada.  Being able to live in slight discomfort means I grow just a little bit each day.  I like it. A few friends asked… Read More Words of the Wall Tree

2017-04-08 thelauranadineLeave a comment

Why Don’t You Just…Be Like Everyone Else.

I live in the land of in-between.  It is a desolate place that is uncomfortably wedged between charity and respect.  An unscheduled stop on the road to independence where many people with disabilities find themselves abandoned.  Few of us arrive by choice.  The land of In-between is where people with invisible disabilities live like stray… Read More Why Don’t You Just…Be Like Everyone Else.

2017-03-272017-03-28 thelauranadine1 Comment

Mr. Rogers on Presuming Competence

Many of us have memory of watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood on television as children.  The show was on from 1968 to 2001, and was an icon in the world of children’s entertainment.  Though Mr. Rodgers was a very intelligent man I am not sure even he knew how many children he reached, especially given the starting… Read More Mr. Rogers on Presuming Competence

2017-02-102017-03-28 thelauranadine1 Comment

One Month with CBD Oil

Note: Some details have been intentionally obscured.  Low THC, CBD rich oil is legal for limited use in 14 states, including New York, so there are no legal concerns with me writing this article.  However, the social impact is often too great and thus it has been requested of me that I not mention details of… Read More One Month with CBD Oil

2017-01-12 thelauranadineLeave a comment

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Found the spot for my first sledding adventure. Now, to procure a sled. I love the snow!
Happy Valentine’s Day.
It was a pleasure composing the music for the film LISTEN. The film features autistic advocates who use alternative communication. To reflect that, I created the percussive sounds of the soundtrack by tapping on a board used by my nonspeaking students to compose music. Watch the movie on the @communication_first website. #LISTEN #listentononspeakers
When creating something new, I need to see all of my ideas so I can interact with them. Similar to putting paint chips up in a room before choosing a colour, seeing my ideas out helps me organize the mental clutter.
Faust is taking Chey’s class for him.
Exactly one year ago today, we became permanent residents. Can’t wait to see what year two brings. Thank you, Brian @aspireathlete for your support and for making it all possible!

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