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Recent content by Myself

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    Blog with no name

    There is no theme as of yet, but who knows what it could morph into?
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    "loved ones"

    Isn't it funny how someone we include in that group can act contrary to the moniker? Or I guess it really applies to those you actually love, not those with whom you're supposed to have a mutually loving relationship.
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    What are your unique talents and gifts?

    Well, guess what? That's a hell of a talent to have, whether you realize it or not. Doing what you're saying is not something just anyone can do. That's why people make good livings doing it. Whether it's planning a child's party and making kids happy or planning a convention and having...
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    if friendship is transient, what's the point?

    If someone turns into a friend, just go with it. Nothing is permanent anyway. I have had several friends over the years and now I haven't seen them in a really long time. I enjoyed hanging around with them at the time and I have no negative feelings now that I haven't spoken with them in...
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    if friendship is transient, what's the point?

    Acting that way made her think that she doesn't bother you. It was a blow to her self-esteem. Good on ya.
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    What are your unique talents and gifts?

    Give it some thought. I used to say that because what I'm good at seems very common and useless. Your gifts are probably there, you just don't think they're worth anything so they don't really come to mind. I am a good speller, good at grammar, though I don't necessarily go to great...
  7. M

    What are your stims?

    Chew the inside of my cheeks, suck on tongue. Unaware of anything else.
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    Interpreting Things Literally

    I was struck by the mention of hyperbole. Versatile tool, that. Sometimes it can make humor a bit funnier. Using it in an interesting anecdote can simply be 'poetic license' and is understood as such. It can make sarcasm more obvious. It can also be used to mislead by misstating facts...
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    handicapped like a fish: just a thought I wanted to share

    I, for one, would like to point out how appropriate that is. Isn't that why we come here, to swim with the other fish?
  10. M

    Hi

    I gotta be me.
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    Hi

    I am a self-diagnosed Aspie, for what that is worth. I've read quite a few posts here and even looked around a bit for other sites. Get ready, I'm not shy.
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