I took these pictures at Lake Mead in the Las Vegas area, thought that they were good but they were either declined by fotolia or put in the free section, what are your thoughts and advice?
I am trying to improve my skills so let me know your thoughts and opinions.
I played this cassette until it wore out. Now there is 27 years later a video. I have always been a lover of everything technological especially music.
I love music, and the arts, this one incorporates both, beauty, the music and the arts.
Part 1 of the Kate Winslet on the Golden Hat Foundation
Part 2 of the Kate Winslet on the Golden Hat Foundation
Part 3 of the Kate Winslet on the Golden Hat Foundation
1) Humor and Sitcoms Do not really get it, I get sarcasm. What others usually think of as funny I do not get.
2) Being on time, I am obsessed with being early, if you say you will be somewhere at 10:00 am then be there at 9:45.
3) Honesty–> I says it as I sees it(Like Popeye the old cartoon)
4) TV and Movies–> I Like tech, Sliders, Stargate, Star Trek, Titan AE, Parallel Universes, Time Travel, Harry Potter, sorta like Twilight, my wife makes me watch, American Idol, like Music so I watch it, Xfactor for the same reason. I like Discover channel, the History Channel show life after man, the show, through the worm hole
5) Logic, I am hyper logical, seek to understand everything, high understanding of language, seek to see patterns to reality and life.
6) Learning–> I hate ambiguity, want to know everything, hate not knowing something, wonder about conspiracies, are Aliens, Ghosts, real, if so why don’t they teach us about it in school, everybody has heard stories about Aliens, Ghosts, feelings about things, Angels, the unexplained. If it is real then we are not taught about it in school,if it is not real than why do people talk about it so much, that bothers me.
7) Emotions–>I Do not really get them, I get sad, worry, anxiety, but my other emotions, like love, are not really strong. I do not have any overpowering emotions, that bothers me as well. It is like living behind a wall, sometimes it breaks, then the tears roll, but not often.
8) Eye Contact–> It makes me feel weird, do not why but it does, I try but it is a struggle.
9) Women, I am married for the last 19 years, and I liked a few other girls prior to her, but was clueless, like I had a wall around me as to what I was supposed to do with them, fear was big, was afraid to hold their hand. It frustrated me that my logical mind knew what I was supposed to do, but something inside made me freeze up. I got lucky, and got married, for nearly 19 years now. Once I like someone it is forever, why would it change.
10) Friends–> Other than my wife, I have had no real close friends, do not know how to connect to others, want friends, am a nice person, but I am so different in my thought processes, and interests that for some reason people do not get me. It bothers me to a great extent. I want friends, but friends do not seem to want me.
11) I am Jewish, but honestly, I do not really get religion, especially the really religious, who do not question anything. I gotta say I question everything, analyze everything, can not do anything with analyzing it, seeking patterns. I am rather curious about reincarnation, life after life, am open to the idea which goes against traditional religion. Who knows for sure, definitely not me.
12) Politics–> I do not really get that either. I think that we need to help all people, if someone can not afford food, provide them food, maybe make them trade work for it, if someone needs insurance, and can not get any, then provide it to them maybe a work share program. If someone needs education then help them get it. Is is not better to give until it hurts? Religious people spout words of charity but no one is willing to really help anyone else. It frustrates me like crazy.
13) People that do not do as they say–> I have had a bunch of people who say, yes we will help your nonprofit, will redo the website professionally, will do this or that but don’t. If you say it, do it. If you do not really intend to help be upright about it. I am frustrated by other nonprofits, who I have asked to help us with funding for our 501c3, I truly do not get what is so difficult. I just wish people would really do unto others they want people to do for them.
14) Contact–> I do not mind contact at times, but I am not very touch feely
15) Music, technology, and the arts–> I can not get enough of technology, music and the arts. That is why I am trying to help the improve quality of life for autistic people via technology and the arts.
16) Success–> I am driven to succeed, win the game, want to make my families lives better, and the lives of others with autism. If I could help all people on the planet I would, but logically you can’t.
17) Drama, whiny-ness, ignorance, hate, bullying–> I truly do not get drama, at times my somewhat aspie daughter, lower functioning than me, whines or is overly dramatic, it is not logical, it drives me nuts.
Ignorance, and hate–> We are all one race, the human race, religion teaches that we are all the same, science teaches that we are related via DNA, why then can not we all get along, help each other? If aspies like me ruled the world, there would be no hate, no racism, no anti-semitic people, we would all support one another.
Bullying–>There is no place or need for it, period.
To be continued
In my continuing series featuring some fine articles by Mari Nosal a fellow parent of kids on the autism spectrum here is a nice piece that she said I could present on our news site for technology and autism. Please also check out our youtube page—youtube link
Graduation season is finally upon us. Many parents have children who will be transitioning to the next chapter of their lives. This may include entering the working world upon high school graduation, making the transition to college life, living independently, and many other rites of passage children may encounter on the path to becoming young adults.
This is, no doubt, an extreme period of uncertainty for all parents. Letting go of our children is never easy. Have faith in your parenting skills. You and your children have come so far.
I hope you can find solace in my poem, “Time To Grow”.
I have chosen to share my poem during this season of transition, to let parents know that we all share the same fears, hopes, and dreams for our children.
Savor each developmental stage your child enters. Remember, challenges and struggles are present in every stage of development; yet, so are progression, accomplishments, success and other reasons to rejoice.
A fine poem as well from Mari–>
Time To Grow
My child I do love you
With your peers I wish you’d go
The world to you still so new
Experience you need to sew
Close to home you choose to stay
And always be alone
I wish you’d choose another way
Step out of your comfort zone
To the world you’ve much to give
Sincere and funny you
Please my son, go out and live
The life that was given to you
A world of girls and friendships too
Await you at your feet
When alone I watch you
Your peers I wish you’d meet
When I think of what you’ve missed
First kiss, the prom, and more
Experiences too long to list
I wish a magic wand I had to open up the door
A door that opens up for you
A world of friends and more
Where you could see yourself anew
And venture out the door
Your reclusive ways they pain me
More than you could ever know
I make sure that you never see
The stinging tears that flow
I feel like I need to
Do more for you right now
I wish that I could show you
When, and why and how
Will you ever have a family
Of your very own
Time will tell and we will see
Whether you will be alone
I know your life is yours to live
Your fate I cannot plan
I still feel more I could give
As you grow to be a man
Don’t fight me when I guide you
I do it out of love
The best is all I can do
It is up to God above-Mari Nosal
Here is a link to Mari’s blog as well–>http://enabledkids.ca/?p=665
I was referred to this Poem By Mari Nosal, an amazing advocate for autism and an author as well.
It comes from–>link
This Poem Is For My Son Who Has Aspergers – I could not be prouder of the young man he has become – even if I tried. :-0)
My Flesh and Blood
God sent you here to teach me
Some things I did not know
Through different eyes I now see
Individual paths that we all go
You’re not what I had dreamed of
The young man I thought you’d be
But you no question I love
God chose you just for me
The struggles they are worth it
We climb mountains every day
Together a fire we have lit
We’re a team in every way
On the mountain we slip and slide
Sometimes I get morose
Although it is a rocky ride
A life I never chose
I couldn’t imagine my life
With out you by my side
We do experience much strife
It floats in and out like the tide
In the end it’s worth the work
A special young man you are
Special awe of you does lurk
You have come so far
I know that you will continue to grow
I never have a doubt
Whatever paths you eventually go
May be a different route
I’ll love you for whoever you’ll be
Though different from my view
For you a great life I foresee
It will be up to you
As you go through life and become a man
And challenges confront your life
Please always remember the words I CAN
They’ll help with your strife
Remember that I love you
I always will be there
If you ever feel blue
Remember that I care
The struggles they’ll continue
Of this I’m very sure
I know I cannot change you
I know there is no cure
God sent you here to teach me
Some things I need to learn
Through your eyes I see differently
The world that I discern
All though it pains me greatly
To see you struggle as you learn
The world you venture into
Must be achieved in your own way
I can not do it for you
Your own path you’ll have to lay
You’ll fall and falter make mistakes
In God you’ll have to trust
For you my heart does sometimes ache
But let you go I must
I’ll always be behind you to help you when you fall
But you must venture out now
Your talents you must use all
You will make it on your own
I’ll be your cheering crew
Through your life much strength you’ve shown
Remember I believe in you
I really like the older models.
Here are some nice images of some of a few of them and their interesting design features.
I attended an Autism Conference recently and met Jennifer McIlwee Myers. I had the opportunity to hear about her experiences with Aspergers Syndrome. In many ways I can totally relate. I am on the spectrum as well. I am kind of a brainiac, was always ahead of my peers in taking tests, doing assignments in school. I was always behind them socially and athletically. It was good to hear her and Dr. Temple Grandin speak, it sheds light on some of my experiences in life. I have never really had any friends other than my wife. Neither of my brother’s in Law ever doing anything with me. I can not really connect with others very well. I get it, what is like to be on the autism spectrum.
A link to Jennifer McIlwee’s Facebook Page–> link!!
Here is an overview from the Autism Resource Center of Florida–>link
It was originally published on the autism digest–>link
Here is a link to Jennifer’s book on Future Horizon’s Website–>http://store.fhautism.com/p-765-how-to-teach-life-skills-to-kids-with-autism-or-aspergers.aspx
I was impressed by the book, and the speech which she gave with regards to the book as well.
Here is a brief overview from Future Horizons with Regards to Jennifer McIlwee Myers–>
Jennifer McIlwee Myers (that middle name is pronounced “Mac-uhl-wee”) was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in mid-2002 and has since spent much time and energy on absorbing and disseminating information about AS and other autism spectrum disorders. Her interest in researching these topics is driven not only by her own AS but also by her brother’s diagnosis of autism. Jennifer currently lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Gary.
