What should I cook? I normally make a big stew when I'm in a cooking mood, but I'd like to try something different.

I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports. And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.” Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.

"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”" "“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"

chavisory.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/c... Wrote about something I've seen happening on social media lately.

The guy who first dressed as Portland Frog, a major symbol of our protest and then other national protests, has been arrested while peacefully protesting. Prints of this painting by Simran Gleason are being sold to support his defense. www.simrangleason.com/prints/p/por... #pdx #protest

Kind of wild there has been almost no coverage of the fact that the federal government unleashed chemical weapons against literal kids *at school*. workdaymagazine.org/minneapolis-...

Who is he? There need to be WANTED posters all over Minneapolis.

My most successful chicken and dumplings yet.

For the autistic and phonophobic among us, a reminder that it is Saturday! You will get an answering machine! Please call if you can.

Someone talk to me about Djuna Barnes's "Nightwood?" Did you like it? Hate it? See yourself in it? Why?

I've heard some recently suggest that protesting is ineffective and potentially a waste of time/resources/efforts. I think this is a pretty solid rebuttal to that notion. Worth a read. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

A4: Breaking bigger things up into discrete steps. Also, something that helped me with a resolution that was huge and scary was telling myself "At no point does taking one step towards this obligate you to take the next one." #AutChat

A3: The fact that my work life can change drastically VERY quickly. That I could be working my survival job four days a week, with plenty of time to deal with life maintenance and side projects, and then land a gig that takes me out of state for 2-3 months, just, on a dime. #AutChat

A1: As much as I say "I'm not gonna make new year's resolutions," I do. Although more often as I get older, my resolutions are less about trying to change ingrained habits cold turkey, but just...things I'd like to get done at some point in the year. #AutChat

Remember being able to sign into stuff with your password?

Someone talk to me about Djuna Barnes's "Nightwood?" Did you like it? Hate it? See yourself in it? Why?

chavisory.wordpress.com/2020/12/25/t... A reminder especially for those of us for whom Christmas Day isn't going to be exactly what we want. December 25 is the beginning of Christmas, not the end.

chavisory.wordpress.com/2020/12/25/t... A reminder especially for those of us for whom Christmas Day isn't going to be exactly what we want. December 25 is the beginning of Christmas, not the end.

the little "mrrrrph" sound cats make when they jump from a high place reskeet if u agree

chavisory.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/p... "Most of the conversation around neurodivergent representation in the show has centered on Dr. Mel King.... But the deeper into this rewatch I get, the more I feel the character actually most important to me is Dr. Samira Mohan."

So. Anyone want to talk about "The Rose Field?" #HisDarkMaterials #TheBookOfDust

There's a lot to be said for figuring out how to honor a holiday in a way that's special and not miserable for *you.*

I have a lot of issues with getting professionals to understand that the *quality* of pain matters, not just the level, and that there even are different qualities of pain. Also that there are different kinds of discomfort that aren't pain. #AutChat

Next Sunday’s #AutChat is on coping in non-autism-friendly employment. December 14, 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 21:00 UTC / 9pm BST on BlueSky. autchat.com/coping-in-no... If you know anyone who might be interested and is autistic or similarly neurodivergent, we encourage you to invite them.

chavisory.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/n... New blog post (and quasi-book review)!

chavisory.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/n... New blog post (and quasi-book review)!

Next Sunday’s #AutChat is on pain. December 7, 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 21:00 UTC / 9pm BST on BlueSky. autchat.com/pain/ If you know anyone who might be interested and is autistic or similarly neurodivergent, we encourage you to invite them.

So I'm starting to get the impression that this isn't something we're finding much of these days...

Friends, where (if anywhere) are we finding the best writing on autism and sexuality these days?

They should do MyChart Wrapped

Friends, where (if anywhere) are we finding the best writing on autism and sexuality these days?

Something that helps, if you're feeling this way, is to say thank you to your old obsession for the ways it helped broaden the world for you. You're not betraying a special interest by being interested in new things. That's how they're supposed to work.

Religious carol: The First Noel Secular: The Pretenders' "2000 Miles"

A1: I can generally *recognize* my own. Putting words to them, especially for other people, is another story. #AutChat

Q0: Introduce yourself! Say anything you like about yourself or your interest in #AutChat or in today's topic, alexithymia (emotional awarenss). Quick reference for this week's #AutChat questions (please wait till they're posted to answer): autchat.com/alexithymia/

Next Sunday’s #AutChat is on alexithymia (emotional awareness). November 23, 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 21:00 UTC / 9pm BST on BlueSky. autchat.com/alexithymia/ If you know anyone who might be interested and is autistic or similarly neurodivergent, we encourage you to invite them.

So. We think Vince Gilligan has read "His Master's Voice," right? Right? #pluribus

Call your senators. I don’t care if they’re Republicans, or if a deal has already been reached. Call them anyway, and let them know exactly what you think of what’s happening. Don’t give them a moment’s peace to forget the blood on their hands. (202) 224-3121

Want to help with autism research? The Social Experiences of Loneliness of Autistic Adults (SELA) Project at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute is forming a Community Council of autistic adults (ages 18–35) to help guide a 5-year study on loneliness and social connection. Info in flyer and alt-text.

Now THAT’S a Project I can support!! 👊

chavisory.wordpress.com/2024/08/16/w... I wrote this a little over a year ago. The latest chapter is: -I get an endocrinology referral -To a practice that turns out not to take patients who don't already have a diagnosis -Of course, the whole problem is that I don't have a diagnosis...

Go vote.

15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.

Beginning November 6, Manhattan Plaza, located at 400 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036, will open its waiting list for qualified performing artists. Find more information and apply at https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/

If you missed this, I’d like you to read it, and then share it with folks in your life who likely don’t know this story about AI and teen suicide.