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    Married Autistics, Where Did You Meet Your Spouse...?

    I actually never "met" my wife before we got together. I was 44 years old when AOL was first starting. I got onto AOL's chat room. I was scared to death of any social gatherings but could tolerate an on-line chat room, because I was still alone in my house and none of the people in the chat room...
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    Eye Contact

    I do not struggle with eye contact regardless of distance. I just never do it. I have found that is just not necessary. I have lived all my 73 years with never making eye contact. To please people, I just look at their mouth. Always seemed to be sufficient.
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    How are things in Ecuador? Do you like living there?

    How are things in Ecuador? Do you like living there?
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    The earth from a distance

    That Pale Blue Dot. Carl Sagan said, "Voyager 1 was about 6.4 billion kilometers (4 billion miles) away, and approximately 32 degrees above the ecliptic plane, when it captured this portrait of our world. Caught in the center of scattered light rays (a result of taking the picture so close to...
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    What fictional characters do you suspect of being autistic?

    Martha Plant in the movie: The Planters.
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    What Brings Autistic People Joy? New research showcases the diversity in autistic flourishing.

    I am curious about that; Do you also listen to any piece of music only once? One of the reasons I watch a movie is enjoyment. If I enjoyed it the first time, I want to enjoy it again - and again.
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    What Brings Autistic People Joy? New research showcases the diversity in autistic flourishing.

    Accomplishment probably tops my list. Successfully completing a project brings me great joy. I suppose that is because my "projects" are a passion for me. Thus, successful completion is the fruition of all that passion. Extremely elating. I also gain joy from witnessing other peoples success...
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    What song are you listening to right now?

    Enya Watermark
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    James Bond poll!

    Yep, Rowan never played James Bond. He played a James Bond like spy character in Johnny English. My favorite is Johnny English Reborn. Johnny English - Jetzt erst recht! (2011) ⭐ 6.3 | Action, Adventure, Comedy Not only is it hilarious, but I can relate to many of his blunders. Also, it...
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    What song are you listening to right now?

    Hopes & Dreams by Lisa Lynne
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    James Bond poll!

    I voted for Roger Moore but my favorite is Rowan Atkinson. I couldn't find him in the list.
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    Your TV Is Spying On You

    Thank YOU!!
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    Your TV Is Spying On You

    Me too. But TV upsets me more that just a headache. TV is some kind of trauma trigger for me. Simply can't stand it, even just hearing it from another room.
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    Can Potatoes Help You Lose Weight? Science Says Yes—The Wonder Carb!

    I am a type 1 diabetic, I have crohn's disease and celiac disease. All are autoimmune diseases, and they have triggers - that sometimes change. Russet potatoes used to be a mainstay of my diet for very successfully managing all of my diseases. Then suddenly a trigger change; nightshades or...
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    I am gay and I hate it when people ask me this question.

    Yep. From my perspective, homophobia, racism, speciesism, and all forms of bigotry, seem to be one of humanities greatest evils.
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