Gonna go see about a mind.

Reading zone in Portland. Have books, have dog, just need my coffee. ☕️

Since learning new things (and the curiosity drive) share the same neural pathways as sexual pleasure, it would seem attractive to want to learn new things. I simply don’t understand why so many are curiosity inhibited. Is there a connection between despising learning and a deformed sexuality?

We can rethink our assumptions: “The ‘everyone’s a bit autistic’ myth can be actively harmful. It’s often used to dismiss the challenges we face or to argue that autistic people don’t really need support.” By @draimeegrant.bsky.social: theconversation.com/everyone-isn... #neurodiversity #autism

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So much of what we do in life is motivated by fear and anger. I get it. Our ancestors rightly feared messing with cave bears. And we ought to be angry with those who kick us in the shin for no good reason. My hope is you live long enough to be primarily motivated by a fearless love for others.

Mysteries of Life File no. 237: Why do aging men put dye in their beards? While I get the brazen vanity, I wonder if these dudes realize on any level - putting dye in one’s beard makes a man look wretched. It doesn’t fool anyone, and it communicates to those who look at you that you’re fragile.

AOC: The math is not adding up. Their claim is that one million undocumented people are on Medicaid. So why are they trying to cut 13.7 million Americans off their healthcare?

Chilling final paragraph and editor’s note.

The old axiom stands true today; Just because you can do a thing, does not mean you ought to do a thing.

Exploring Hawthorne District of Portland with my best buddies, Mike and Erin.

[ Plugs into the BlueSky community hive mind ] beep. In the context of my work over the last decade, it may be that I need to understand something about “compassion fatigue”. Does anyone have any resources, well written articles or anything else I might take a look at? Not asking for a friend.

“Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to be always part of unanimity.” Christopher Morley

🎯 All those things PBS taught us about the beauty of diversity, the importance of inclusivity, love, compassion, friendship... It all just went over their heads. The regime champions cruelty, exclusion, racism, and authoritarianism.

“As long as we continue to live as if we are what we do, what we have, and what other people think about us, we will remain filled with judgments, opinions, evaluations, and condemnations. We will remain addicted to putting people and things in their "right" place.” ~ Henri Nouwen

So, I don’t know if he’s entirely comfortable with me sharing this, but George Bailey the Dog has some vision issues according to his veterinarian. What’s the word from the BlueSky community? Trim his facial fur back a bit or just leave it over hung and cute? And now we wait, George. 🍿

ChatGPT is my nemesis.

As I sip my coffee and grieve over discovery of tragic news from around the world, George Bailey the Dog brings me his well worn shark and purple monkey toys. Holster that phone Mister, and play with me!

The good news is, you can always worry more.

Saw this post from Warpaint Journal today and it definitely resonated with me.

While I am no friend of actual terrorists, I believe dropping a precision bomb on an apartment building to get one “bad guy” is brutal. The elderly, children and disabled living there did not deserve such a wretched, and wicked act. Sadly, our nations flag is often soaked in the blood of innocents.

Leaning into my diversive curiosity, I stopped for a moment this morning to observe the floating particles near the window in my Portland study. I imagined colorful little creatures riding on each particle, with a qualified pilot reminding them to keep their hands inside the particle at all times.

In a car dominated world, riding a bicycle is an act of resistance.

Here is an otter snoot to start your day.

Found this little guy under the tarp on my firewood this morning. No clue as to what it is. Anyone? Anyone?

When the rule of law only applies to some, others will invariably begin to hunt the vulnerable, those without a shield.

When I get to heaven, Stevie Wonder will be there first to greet me. He’ll still be blind. and that’s the way he wants it to be. Because he doesn’t need to see the glory and the powerful radiant love of God. And then, my friends, the party shall commence.

One of the things I like best about my dog, George Bailey. When he goes to the dog park, he doesn’t run to a dog that looks just like him. He runs over to all the dogs individually in the park and tries to get them to all come out to the center and play together. Please play with me.

My hypothesis, based on a decade of observation in my client work, is; empathetic people, especially high empathy persons - are generally unsuccessful in practicing cruelty. I’ve observed what I call “empathetic dissonance” when they try it. Even wounded, traumatized persons are not good at it.

RFK Jr. is now ordering the CDC to fund studies of measles treatments using unproven “vitamins and drugs”. This is unethical, irrational, and disgraceful when we already have something that prevents measles safely and effectively. It is the MMR vaccine.

I find it both curious and revealing, that they gave us the name, autistic (autism) over 80 years ago. Aut-istic. Aut, from ancient Greek word *αὐτός* (autos), which means “self”. The neurotypicals didn’t understand us then, and they don’t understand us now. We are οἶκος (oikos) - family. 👊🏼

Alison Singer wants us to agree use the term #ProfoundAutism. Yeah, no. I'm happy to talk with people whose autistic kids have neglected support needs like my own wonderful son. But I am not going to throw my hat in with autism grievance parents. thinkingautismguide.com/2022/11/grie... #INSAR2025

Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s as important as it’s ever been before.

Because people keep citing BCBAs here: Your periodic reminder that we oppose ABA Therapy. Here is why, here is why parents and professionals might not know how ABA traumatizes autistic people—and also what people who have no choice but ABA can do: thinkingautismguide.com/2025/03/when... #INSAR2025

Tea and crumpets, anyone? 🫖☕️

Just because someone is absolutely convinced with every fiber of their being that you did something wrong... doesn't mean you did. I see you. I believe you. ❤️

Right. First 100 Days down. Anybody else feeling this?

Generally speaking, I prefer my airline pilots to be calm, discerning, experienced, and just sit there and fly the plane. ✈️ Thanks, Captain! Having a pilot do wild, interpretive dancing in the cockpit cabin, all for the sake of “doing something” is a nightmare.💥 Can anyone else fly this plane?

Supposedly, the footstool is for my feet, but according to George Bailey my feet need to stay on the floor. Books ‘n dog - always a nice pairing.

Neurodiversity 101.

I accept this about myself, and don’t plan to change. I suppose, I really wasn’t meant for this world. I don’t do “transactional”. Not with friends, not with family, not with strangers. I give with zero expectation of any return. And, I realize this drives transactionally minded people berserk.

“Autistic kids and adults who are loving contributors to our society don’t deserve to be stigmatized by a weird nepo baby who once stashed a dead bear in the backseat of his car." J.B. Pritzker

Portland State University will host the author and advocate who speaks on behalf of the one-third of Americans who don't have a driver's license.

I check the little screen, I check the big screen, I check the watch screen, I check the tablet screen. I check the screen that reminds me of the good times, I check the screen that reminds me of the better times.

"If everyone likes you, you're not doing it right." Bette Davis. ph. at home in 1939.

I always get the window seat. Then I do my Shatner "Terror at 30000 feet" impersonation. Only twice have I been asked to get off the bus.

My pre-fish

really good book that everyone should read right now ᵇᵃᶜᵏ ᶜᵒᵛᵉʳ⬇️

Only the finest in lap warmers for me. 🤓