Month: June 2026
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Noticeably Autistic
I was taking out the garbage and recycling, and Ben was pacing on the porch. A stranger walked by with his dog and he stopped. Ben has been reciting lines from the movie Cars. The gentleman said Ben had mouthed something to him. He then asked if Ben was autistic. I told the guy that…
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Alex is Functional
Alex had an assessment recently. He is doing more things on his own so he needs less help from me. It is good for him that he is becoming more functional. On the other hand my hours have been cut again. That is the nature of the beast. Ben is a much more difficult adult…
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Both Sides of the Coin
There’s a character in Morrowind who helps the player and the boss of the game so that he comes out ahead no matter which of us wins. He calls it “rubbing both sides of the coin.” It’s a phrase that has stuck with me. On the one hand I would like to have integrity, but…
Latter Day Sinner 