Got this in my friends list earlier today and wanted to share it with all of you ( Read more... )

I have the first batch of Holiday Cards ready to go. If you want one, and did not respond previously - please be sure to let me know your address so I can send one ( Read more... )

that my decision to take only 12 credits this semester, may have been a good one. While I still feel somewhat guilty about it (slacker that I am), if the Bug's best friend isn't here anymore - that's going to be quite an adjustment for her (read lots of mom time). While I'm hopeful she will develop new friends, it may not be someone who's in the ( Read more... )

If anyone is wanting Holiday cards from the Bug and I (updated picture of the Bug (me if you're really lucky) please let me know with an address here...or in email. I'll be sending them off in the next few days (maybe this weekend) definitely by the end of next week. Comments are screened so no one can see the addresses! I know many of you haven' ( Read more... )

Empathy Quiz

Your score: 55
0 - 32 = low (most people with Asperger Syndrome or high-functioning autism score about 20)
33 - 52 = average (most women score about 47 and most men score about 42)
53 - 63 is above average
64 - 80 is very high
80 is maximum

Good news is, the Bug's hearing is fine. Had her checked at the audiology clinic on campus today (best in town) and she's fine. Well within normal hearing, no current fluid behind her eardrums, although one is still just a bit sluggish while recuperating from fluid apparently. It's hard to believe she turns 5 tomorrow ( Read more... )

in a backwards area when you go into a liquor store (you can't even buy beer in a grocery store here!) and ask for Mead...the attendent tell you they don't have any - but if you mix lemonade with Guiness, it tastes just the same ( Read more... )

Sometimes ( Read more... )

Just once, I'd really like to make a decision and have it be easy...and by decision, I mean something more than what to buy for dinner ( Read more... )

Nope...I'm not even going to comment on the stupid election and how ignorant people can be...my problem now is more mundane and immediate ( Read more... )