Furthermore, I've used Chatgpt to help make sense of all the legalese in another will (yes, two today! Genealogy heaven!) I am saving so much time. I had to copy and paste 6 chunks of text because the will was across 6 jpegs in Tryleo.ai but it was handy to get a nice, easy-to-understand summary. 😍

These are so much fun! Would be so interesting to identify the people in the photos.

Finally had a look at findleo.ai for transcribing old documents, and I'm impressed!! There was one word I was stuck on in a will, and it's "reclining" ("the large painting of a Lady sitting in rather a reclining attitude") and yes, I intend to try to track this painting down!

Same with my Mom. 10-20 years ago that little opener meant someone (that I probably don't remember) was getting married or having a baby. Now it probably means they died. Sad but true.

If you're headed to Edinburgh Fringe Festival, I can recommend @lesliegold.bsky.social with Tall Girl Energy! I went to a preview show this week and it's fab. Tickets @edfringe.bsky.social www.edfringe.com/tickets #Edfringe25 #Edfringe

Genealogy & archives folks, any of you tried Transkribus yet? (AI handwriting transcription tool). It's not awesome on it's initial pass on an 1807 will written in the classic old English style of handwriting, but I'm hoping it'll learn well enough that I can transcribe other long wills at speed!

Hi fellow genealogists 👋 I'm creating a service for anyone interested in travel— to learn more about your ancestors. If this is something that interests you, would you mind hopping on a 20-minute call? I appreciate it. I’ve been a genealogist for over two decades. TY! tidycal.com/betterndtrav...

I need to remind myself this all the time. My AuDHD ass tried to do 6 major new things in a year and was disappointed with my progress. I am REALLY good at finding ways to burn out! Ooops.

It’s Mary Anning’s birthday, so time to share @katebeaton.bsky.social’s brilliant cartoon again.

OFFICIAL RELEASE DAY for "The Quest for Annie Moore of Ellis Island"! 😊🗽 (only took 22 years 😏) All shares appreciated!

Henry Edward Levine became a citizen in 1916, despite not even knowing what port he entered the U.S. from or the name of the ship he came on. But yes, please lecture contemporary immigrants about how your ancestors did it "the right way."

If the US blocks access to HRT, ADHD drugs, and SSRIs, I cannot begin to describe to you how much all of the tech sector will screech to a halt. The internet is built and maintained by trans people, people with chronic depression, and the neurodivergent. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

I wonder how many upper-class British dudes in history had severe inattentive-type ADHD and no one ever noticed it because they had neurotypical valets

if you see this post, your actions are: - if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this - if you don't have a spare buck, just repost your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive

#anxiety tip

the feminine urge to live out the rest of my days in a spooky coastal town with my cat, drinking tea, reading books, casting spells. maybe terrorize a few tourists now and then.

Little laundry “helper” #cats

Is it weird to have a crush on a travel search website? Cruiseplum has AMAZING 'power tools' that I am very excited to try out. Cruising is a great for neurodivergent travelers - it's very safe & structured, food is all taken care of, and many lovely destinations without re-packing!

Christmas plans are a little different this year! It's hot in Australia ... definitely feeling a little homesick :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Z7...

This story is ticking all the boxes! I hope the #Genealogy folks find you too!

A mom just came in SO EXCITED to find a map store bc her son would LOVE it. She tries to be coy. "My son is... Really into maps. Real special kid." I'm like, ma'am, this is a map store. Half my customers are on the spectrum. I have a trains and transit section. You're among friends.

Praise the day I learned dyscalculia is an actual thing! I could grasp basic math but was so slow at it or brain just froze. Thank goodness as an adult I have technology to convert weights, currencies, etc

Don’t

If you're a non-Autistic person & an Autistic person is telling you about something they experience, or struggle with, and it resonates with you... PLEASE, 🚫 Don't say: "Well, we're all a little Autistic." ✅ Do say: "I find that relatable!" we are asking you nicely, plz plz stop saying that.

Remember, even if you can't financial support a creator, Sharing, commenting and reviewing are all incredible ways of helping out smaller creators which go so far.

“The Ugly Duckling” is a great allegory for growing up undiagnosed autistic. By duck standards, we’re ugly ducks. But then we find out we were never ducks to begin with! There’s no point comparing ourselves to ducks or trying to meet duck beauty standards. Focus on being a beautiful #Autistic swan.

Self-designated trip hazard #caturday #cats #catosbluesky (Love that this tag has been revived… remember its predecessor well from days of yore!)

Travel Packing Tips for Neurodivergent Travelers: A Guide to Sensory-Friendly Packing Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9a_... Blog post: betterndtravel.com/blog/sensory...

Last morning with this little nugget. Cutest teef and toe beans. #cat

Same, but on a lake or river

Absolutely go f**k yourself. Autism is not a "get out of jail free card" for being an arsehole. Do you know how hard so many autistic individuals work to fit in, to be treated "normally"? This type of crap makes it harder for all of us. Being autistic doesn't give you a pass to be a predator.

Post a GIF of you screaming into the void.

Happy #Caturday evening from NSW, Australia

I can’t move #cats

When you get the #autistic urge to skip the traditional festivities at home and give in to the #ADHD urge to travel instead…

Clearly I don’t use Dropbox mobile app much (or the older notification is some technical hijinks)

6 Ways to Support Neurodivergent Small Biz Owners, if you can: 1. Share their biz info info 2. Support YouTube channels 3. Purchase as a gift 4. Shop Local 5. Collect food in person, rather than via delivery app 6. Support independent arts and crafts Read more preview.mailerlite.io/preview/9790...

I’ve attended two professional women’s events in Sydney this week. Convo turns to what I do and I mention my AuDHD. The absolute range of responses makes me smile. Love when people ask how I knew to seek diagnosis. Or when they pull me aside later to tell me they suspect they are too.

*taps mic* There is no severe/mild/high/low functioning/profound autism. Rejection of these terms (or other specious labels for autistic people) is NOT a denial of disability. It's a demand that specific needs are recognised and supported. Artificial categories are subjective and unhelpful.

Underrated stim: dragging the hairs caught between ear and in-ear headphones free from their confinement. Why does it feel so nice? #ActuallyAutistic

📛 Lisa 🎂 50 (...but how? #timeblindness) 📍 UK/US/Australia mostly - I am a full time traveler and often house/cat sitter 🧠 AuDHD 📋 Formal dx at 48 & 50 💼 Multipotentialite: Travel support, digital products, UX researcher, & writer 🧑‍🧒 No, not by choice 🫠 Focus #ADHD #ActuallyAutistic

Vaccines CANNOT cause autism. Autistic people have differences in the part of the brain that develops BEFORE BIRTH. Vaccines are not Marty McFly. They don’t time travel to the womb. Tell your friends. 💉💉💉💉

In "10 Packing Tips for Neurodivergent Travelers | Challenges vs Success" I share common packing challenges and 10 ideas to overcome these. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcRo... Much more ND-friendly packing content to come, from the indecision to the overwhelm. #adhd #autism #betterneurodivergenttravel

I love this.

My latest YouTube video (travel + neurodivergent) had 667 views earlier, and now it’s 665. YouTube is strict and will axe subscribers and views if they aren’t legit. Now I get to watch it hit 666 again 😂

Any other AuDHDers finding success with Sunsama? I've got the 14 day free trial (I LOVE that they don't take a credit card expecting us to forget to cancel and get payment). I as am juggling multiple projects, I'm hoping this helps me stay focused. And I love the gmail integration.

One of my recent genealogy research successes was travelling to the small mountain town in British Columbia where my grandfather spent some of his early years. New questions arose but I did get this photo from the local archivist. He (middle) was 20 here, and emigrated to California not long after!