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Recent content by Legend In My Own Mind

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    Gift of suffering

    Sir ( and Ma'am - AngelWitch) This is precisely what MAKES you impressive! Your dogged persistence is herculean, compared to nearly EVERYONE else on the Earth. Each of us live our life the best way we know how. From MY vantage point, you're WINNERS!!!
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    Art Perspectives

    Thanks! I also use photoshop, MSpaint, Illustrator and anything I can figure out. One may not have a feature another one has - You know how that works...
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    Gift of suffering

    Wow - Incredibly Impressive! You're a great example, thanks for sharing!
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    Gift of suffering

    I propose you ARE successful - Why do you think you're "preyed upon"? We draw them, the "vampires". They know not why we're vulnerable, they just KNOW it. However, we do get our licks in so take heart! I recently lit a figurative fuse in my town, turned around and walked away. The "blast...
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    A different way to think about death

    I will likely always fear death...until it actually occurs. I use it, knowing my time is limited and I have MUCH to do - A real tinhorn genius will seek opportunities to improve the human condition, however it manifests itself. It's also how I fight BOREDOM. I recently resigned from my...
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    Art Perspectives

    Of course, I "mooched" off of the hard work of the Japanese ice sculptor's. It's my link to reality, the 5 megapixel photo. One of my casual friends gave me a couple of his nature photos, upon my request. This guy is obsessed with sport photography but occasionally is drawn to natural...
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    Art Perspectives

    I am amazed at how talented many of you are. I can't accomplish what you do, it's part of my processing difficulties. So, I just do the best I can with what I have. It's enough for my home. I employ the latest Corel Painter 2023. At the moment, my "special interest" is mixed media. This...
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    Understanding People

    @AdamG Of course, you must admit to an insatiable appetite to knowledge. That's basically what I received, from your post. I think it's part of our NEED to understand the Universe and everything/everyone within - Especially those in our environments. I know so much more than I've related to...
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    People's I.Q

    It was terrified, at first, knowing I was more intelligent than some adults around me. I was around four years old. It was a little secret I carried around, that I was a weird, very smart...thing. I remain envious of the connection allistics enjoy, even though I perceive myself as MUCH more...
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    Observations, one week after self-diagnosing

    I too am self-diagnosed and it's FINALLY been the piece that I've been missing of my "puzzle". I am in a state of "geek-gasm" acknowledging all the possibilities our ilk present. I also hope to somehow facilitate helping our brothers and sisters who need daily support. PEACE!!
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    The Dichotomy of Being An Autistic, Without Daily Support Needs

    My masking strategy is offensive (in a passive way) to put people just a tch off-guard. I'm a publicly gregarious individual and take great joy in life. My larger than life persona resonates with my community and I'm able to contribute towards our future.
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    Recently diagnosed

    Wow, I AM impressed! I happen to be a new geek digital artist. That means no good but I still send my digital work out for glass prints. I'm too simple for that fancy Taipan Trading Company stuff. My fascination with color fidelity is on the ascent! I am sorry to hear about your stroke...
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    The Dichotomy of Being An Autistic, Without Daily Support Needs

    I've managed adequately for 63 years and retired from the USAF after over 25 years. I'm self-diagnosed for autism, ADHD and Alexithymia. My issues are mild but have caused quite the stirs, over the years. The self-enforced isolation bothered me, in the sense I am not like my peers and don't...
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    Recently diagnosed

    I respectfully disagree, as I am also ADHD...EIEIO. My "type" of autism wants a stable environment, my "comorbidity" can't tolerate it. That's why being a USAF crew chief was my dream career. I've been in numerous different capacities because we are the "Jack of all trades, masters of none"...
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    Recently diagnosed

    Welcome, tazz! I'm undiagnosed at 63 and don't need one. The GREAT news is, you've successfully navigated life thus far. I perceive it's VITAL to recognize this accomplishment. Have fun!!!
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