Very much so. Some people with "high-functioning" autism or OCD have trouble holding jobs. Some of them can't drive cars or have difficulty in school or relationships. The term "high-functioning" is measured by how others view neurodivergent people.

"What's the perfect gif for your Bluesky persona?"

On this day (March 23) the word "OK" first appeared in the Boston Morning Post in 1839, and author Allan Metcalf, who wrote a whole book about "OK," promoted today at "OK Day." It all started as a funny misspelling: "oll korrekt" (think of it as 19th-century text speak). Read more: is.gd/BlUp5O

I was given this beautiful hat today, and it really makes me emotional.

The four stages of realizing you are Autistic ...

I LOVE this story. Absolute gut punch.

Ooooh, I really like this one!

A week to go on those Hugo noms. If you’re reading for this award, I’d be honored if you’d consider this short story.

Please consider nominating poetry! I’m very excited to see poetry in the major awards right now!

Hugo nominations end in a week! If you're nominating, don't forget the new poetry category! The thread below includes my poems available online.

Hugo nominations close in a week! "Laser Eyes Ain't Everything" has: superhero puns rage about accessibility catharsis about accessibility a weird amount about traffic circles a wheelchair user and Three. Damn. Stairs. I'd love it if you gave it a read! bsky.app/profile/effi...

Hugo Nominations close soon!!!!! my novella, The Death of Mountains (from @lethepress.bsky.social) is eligible! if you're wondering if it's any good? it's a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and the Nebula Award. please consider small presses in your Hugo Nominations. thank you!!!

#Caturday and it’s warm enough that both cats are in the bay window!

Baking experiment of the day: Extreme Cherry Almond Bars, which have cherry Jell-O powder mixed into the dough!

We had 18 inches of snow on Sunday. A low of -5 on Monday. After two days, we warmed up. Today the high is 60. Tomorrow? Supposed to be 70. The snow is melting away to reveal tulips and the promise of spring.

If you are in or near L.A. County, PLEASE go adopt a pet if you can. These massive intake events result in many, many loving, adoptable animals being put down.

it's a beautiful day to help a neighbor, pet a dog, and say trans rights

I see the "writer" whose novel just got tanked for being "AI" is blaming it all on an editor who allegedly rewrote substantial portions of the novel using an LLM. So, a) why would you use an "editor" like that, b) I reread reach my novels a dozen times during the pre-pub process, this excuse is bunk

Show someone who absolutely rocks a hat (that isn't Indiana Jones)

O M G 🦐 Shrimp bowl (close-up). Bowl. Peru: Ica, Nasca. 100 B.C.E.-800 C.E. MOA Collections 2990/180. Photo by Joshua Doherty. myvancity.ca/2026/02/27/m...

ICYMI! Spread the word if you know folks up that way.

post a gif of who you wanted to be as a kid

Today on Bready or Not: Sock-It-To-Me Bundt Cake! It's like a coffee cake with the streusel on the inside. It's especially easy to make in a food processor. www.bethcato.com/bready-or-no...

I just baked up Palets Breton from the latest issue of Bake from Scratch. They are like thick shortbread cookies!

Being a central California kid, we toured a dairy (two boys got spattered with manure in the milking building), cotton gin, and in 3rd grade, the Sun-Maid Raisin factory!

How would you open the Strait of Hormuz? Wrong answers only.

You can DECLINE to stop giving people e.coli?

IT'S SHOWTIME! 😍 SFWA is proud to announce this year's Nebula Award Finalists. Our dynamic slate includes TWO NEW AWARDS, to further celebrate the power of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres in poetry and comics. Welcome! Who are our finalists this year?! Let's watch and see! 👇️ 👀 🍿 💫

Hey guys something happened to the paper towel

At least a foot of snow in Red Wing; contrast this to the picture yesterday. We have had some of the heaviest snowfall in the state. This is the most we’ve seen since moving here.

Who needs the American Healthcare system when you can just get punched in the face in the pit.

let’s check in on how 2026 is going

Okay, here is a picture of the backyard as snow just started at 6pm. Let’s see how the view changes tomorrow!

My plans for tomorrow.

If you ask someone today to name the builder of Hadrian's Wall, they would give you a funny look. But historical memory is odd, and right up to the 1800s we forgot who built it. Until in 1840 John Hodgson, an obscure Northumbrian clergyman, published the LONGEST footnote in history... 1/22

Today is Pi Day Eve! Are YOU ready? I am doing my part! I just sliced up pecan pie bars to go to my husband’s work.

tired: harassing athletes for not covering the spread wired: harassing journalists for not making things up

Can this be a solution?

Duluth! I'll be at The Bookstore at Fitger's on April 4th from noon to 2pm! Come buy some books, say hi, & talk cheese!

New insane zillow just dropped. I'm obsessed. www.zillow.com/homedetails/...

As we roll into Valentine’s Day, and with Easter looming- it’s time for my annual PSA- these kill cats. Period, full stop. Lily pollen is insanely toxic and will destroy their kidneys in 18 hours. If you have cats- THROW LILIES AWAY. 1/

The prophecies were true.

Somebody: “We’re running out of deadly and/or evil things from classic literature to name our product after. What will we do now?” Final Fantasy: “I got you.”

I'm getting questions about why there are trans characters in my Fantasy novel. There's a simple answer: trans people don't need to justify existing. Glad to clear that up!

I've started making erasure poems from those AI-generated spam-slop emails writers get. Hello Hi this message finds you compelled to connect it's difficult to be meaningful Wishing you a moment

Today on Bready or Not: Irish Coffee Creamer Chocolate Mini Muffins! Use basic chocolate cake mix and nonalcoholic coffee creamer to whip together a big batch of delicious mini muffins! www.bethcato.com/bready-or-no...

Good news: it looks like they've re-committed to DEI! Looking forward to seeing the Pride merch, and I really, really hope they don't blow off my advice about the locked cases. www.startribune.com/target-natio...

"Look, it's fine, it's just... you dream of your kid's future... maybe they're the singer or lead guitar. I'm just gonna need some time to process this."