Thursday night, my husband had gone on a short weekend camping trip and I was left alone... with my thoughts. As I let the dog out for last pee, I found myself staring at the sky, looking to see whether the clouds have rolled in yet. We had rain forecasted to begin overnight Friday and …
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Who is “Diversity and Inclusion” Training For?
I have an accomplishment to share. On September 13, 2021, I have completed the coursework and received my certificate for Diversity and Inclusion through Cornell University's e-learning program. This was something I set the intention for earlier in the year, last April to be exact. Honestly, I did not do a bunch of research into …
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12 Autistic Strengths
I will just add the standard preface to this post: not ALL autistic people have these traits, but they do seem to be quite common in my experience, so take this as you will. 1: We are honest. You will NEVER have to wonder where you stand in a relationship with an autistic person. If …
Oh, You Thought I was Here for a JOB?
I listened to a podcast the other day where I heard about how people think of the work they do in one of three categories: a job, a career or a calling. Just to give proper attribution (and because I actually REMEMBER where I heard it), this was on an episode of Kelly Corrigan's amazing …
Mimicry as a Form of Instilled Perfectionism and Low Self Esteem
It is only been extremely recently, and outside of my career context, that anyone has ever told me that my thoughts and ideas are valid and valuable, that my creativity and ways of thinking about building systems that minimize risk of error and maximize opportunity for efficiency and accuracy are actionable. Most of the feedback …
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The Skill of Knowing Where Your Input is NOT Needed
It is becoming increasingly apparent to me that the largest missing ingredient in the system (substitute whatever system you want) is the ability of people in power, generally abled cisgender white men (and women, depending on context), to understand when it is time for them to step back, make way, hold space, shut up, promote …
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Butterflies
Last weekend, I went camping with my family and some friends to a place none of us had been before in Central Oregon. Yes, it was hot and dry, and we were very worried about the fire danger, but we did it anyway. No campfires allowed, so that was a minor loss of ambiance, though …
Good Business Practice
I am taking a short leave of absence from work this week and next due to my anxiety and stress. One of the first things I think of as a tool at my disposal for stress management is to head directly to my local float center. If you are unfamiliar, floating is a practice where …
Mental Illness
I am no stranger to mental illness. I'm not talking about autism, which is a neurological condition, kind of like the frame I use to experience the world. Before I knew I was autistic, it wasn't that I thought all people looked at the world through the same frame, but I did not realize how …
Don’t Be an Asshole
OK, soapbox time. I am REALLY tired of people not listening, not respecting and generally tending to assume the worst intentions of ANYONE who has a different opinion than they do and who dares to speak it. This is bullshit and it has to stop. Here is the truth. Nobody has all the same opinions/thoughts …
