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

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”

Connections Make Community – Part 1

I cherish my connections with people. This is true to the point that I don’t know how much is normal, and how much is due to my spot on the spectrum. I have shared in an earlier post, Not Seeing Fast Enough, how much I wanted to play baseball. Maybe some of that was wantingContinue reading “Connections Make Community – Part 1”