This is what everyone wants, to belong. To be a part of a community, to be accepted as we are. It doesn't matter what side of the political spectrum we're on, what race we are or what other identity groups we fall into. Everyone wants to be heard and accepted, to belong. But this isn't …
The Content of My Medical History Should Not Change Your Opinion of Me
I've recently learned that I'm not like most other people. Being autistic, my brain works in very different ways than a majority of humans out there. One way I think differently is that I am greatly affected by my environment and the people around me. I can be made uncomfortable to the point of distraction …
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What’s in my Refrigerator
I'm not gonna lie, I have a reasonably full refrigerator. I know people out there are struggling,, and no part of this story is intended to be boastful in any way. We all are where we are. I believe I have mentioned before, I'm a TEENY-TINY bit of a hoarder. I'm generally disinclined to finish …
Depp-Heard – Part 2
Time and the news move fast these days and it seems this particular moment has flown by. Nobody is talking about this anymore, though it was ALL anyone was talking about less than a week ago. Though I try to be timely in my topics here, I am publishing this anyway because the message is …
Asynchrony is a Gift
One of the greatest challenges of remote work for some is that you can no longer just walk up to someone's desk and chat them up. There are many instances where quick questions can be resolved with a quick conversation, plus you can share your thoughts about "the game" last night or other pleasantries in …
Depp-Heard – Part 1
I did not watch one second of the spectacle that was the court proceeding apparently televised between these two famous people who have gotten divorced. I also, for the most part, did not really follow it on social media. So everything I have to say about this event is based on the knowledge and understanding …
Is Death a Relief?
WARNING: in case the title of this post wasn't telling enough, I am going to be writing about death and dying in this post. If you aren't in a place to engage with this topic right now, I will not feel bad at all if you table it for another time, or just skip it …
Lack of Tech Regulation Will Hurt American Economic Standing Soon
I'm a bit of a privacy nut; I'll admit it. I regularly make trade-offs and choose not to use a product or service, forgoing the "convenience" it might offer me because I have read and do not agree with the privacy policy. Such as with most tech companies in the US, because we have failed …
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Deprivation or Freedom?
Something I do to relax and reset my mind and body every so often is to visit my local float center. There are a few of these places in my city, but I have really only been to this one, and we've developed a relationship. I tried it once and I didn't have a good …
The Tide Keeps Moving
I've had a number of conversations lately about movement, progress, stagnation and time. I think after two years of pandemic, which caused an absolute shake-up to all our status quo, go-go routines, people finally seem ready to figure out what the "new normal" is going to be. The problem is, many of us and our …
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