#ASD – Page 5 – Manual Transmission: Shifting Gears as an Adult with Autism

Workin’ for the FBI

Did the song pop into your mind? The Hollies had that great ballad decades ago, “Long Cool Woman.” I looked up the lyrics when the song played in my head thinking about this post and realized I didn’t know half of them. Did I ever know it was about bootleggers? Sorry, this story is notContinue reading “Workin’ for the FBI”

Shabbat Shalom

Sometimes I’m sleepy due to my sleep disorders, but other times sleep is not all that I need. Rest is a fleeting concept in America. I feel that I am the typical American in this respect: busy, trying to stay ahead, or more accurately, to keep up with this life. How will I get itContinue reading “Shabbat Shalom”

I’m Seeing Red

When I was a graduate student in the 90s, my wife and I lived in a two-bedroom apartment in a row of duplexes with several other young couples. One couple across the street had two little girls, so our girls got together several times to play. These were the first people I remember who mentionedContinue reading “I’m Seeing Red”

Dov’è il mio Spazzolino?

Or in English, “Where is my toothbrush?” You may have been able to translate my title from Italian, and if so, I applaud you. Why am I blogging about the Italian language? And why the toothbrush? Read on. I’m about a month away from a 500-day streak on Duolingo’s Italian course. 500 is my goal,Continue reading “Dov’è il mio Spazzolino?”

Sleep Like a Baby?

Sleeping babies, in my humble opinion, are designed to be so cute that we adults will work hard not to disturb them. Peaceful sleep – sleep that they obviously need, and that is clearly helping them digest and feed the inner workings of their newly developing bodies — is critical for young life. We usedContinue reading “Sleep Like a Baby?”

Podcast Power

Since I got a smartphone with a touch screen about 10 years ago, I have enjoyed podcasts. When I was a kid, radios and recording devices were fascinating to me. I began recording myself reading aloud at about age 7. Radios of all eras, handheld and stand-alone, were audio channels into the outside world. IContinue reading “Podcast Power”

Higher Octane Debut

The Mini is running well and I am trying to keep it that way. One of its peculiarities is the requirement of premium fuel. Premium has more octane; this reduces engine knock and keeps things clean and efficient. A few cents more per gallon, but well worth it – especially as I think about theContinue reading “Higher Octane Debut”

Class Ring = Class in Society?

I wore my high school class ring to work the other day – maybe for the first time in a decade. In food manufacturing, jewelry is a no-no, so I usually only wear a watch and my wedding ring, then take them off at my desk if I am going into food processing areas. TheContinue reading “Class Ring = Class in Society?”

Battlin’ Bart

My name is a nickname. It suits me fine, and it is what my parents wanted to call me. But it’s short for Bartlett, the English last name. Unique in most circles, and maybe even more so since the yellow guy showed up, Bart is a name that I rarely experience among others. Funny thing,Continue reading “Battlin’ Bart”

Vacay Every Day

Beach vacations or mountain vacations? Which getaway does the body the most good? The Mini has only been to the mountains so far. I have enjoyed both types of trips, and I think I’ve spent about equal time at both. But I have more childhood memories of the beach. Family beach camping vacations, day tripsContinue reading “Vacay Every Day”