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    Do you have time to discuss clocks?

    Clocks and watches are sort of a "secondary" special interest for me. None of the ones I have are extra special but I enjoy them. About a year or so ago I decided to try my hand at servicing/repair. I managed to resurrect an older Big Ben alarm clock, but when it came to some old watches I only...
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    Can I get him back?

    Memories, of my first serious relationship, decades ago. I had absolutely no idea I was on the spectrum at the time (and likely had never heard the term "Aspergers".) I was going through a rough patch, struggling with life after high school, and drifting. I quit college, and her family started...
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    My isolated castle.

    I have a couple rooms dedicated to my special interests; I've never had a "perfect" visit from anyone. Most commonly, my wife steps in and plays tour guide, showing off things she find interesting and not really giving me time to info-dump. Many folks get a bit overwhelmed by what I have, as...
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    Trying to become calm around bees

    I once lived next to a farm where, some years,, they would plant cucumbers. Those years a beekeeper would place many hives along the edge of the field, also near an irrigation pond. I liked to walk back there, and it was intimidating at first when the bees showed up. It didn't take long to...
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    Feeding Birds and Other Wildlife

    I've had birdfeeders out for many years now; squirrels are quite prevalent around my house so I'm always after ways to keep them from gobbling all the seed. Clever critters! I don't spend nearly enough time watching the activity, but I make sure and keep those feeders filled. The latest addition...
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    What is your eye color?

    Until a few years ago, I always said my eyes were green. I thought hazel meant "pale blue" but finally looked it up. Well, mine are actually hazel, so I updated my driver's license on last renewal :)
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    Growing apart from long-time friend

    There is an investment in a friendship; it took time to find, to build, to maintain. And you have so many shared experiences, which can include some of your best memories. That has been my experience. But, I've also seen that sometimes you just drift too far apart. I find myself feeling down on...
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    Who remembers video rental outlets?

    In the early 80s, every small town got a small, independent video store. They started popping up in other places, too. A convenience store in town put in a video rental section, as did the local drug store. I remember a comedian making a joke about that: "My wife went to the gynecologist: she...
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    Autism Shutdown?

    I'm in my early 50s now. I've never had a shutdown caused by noise, crowds or work, though I've had what I would call "precursors" to a shutdown in some stressful situations. I would compare that to "zoning-out", just sort of standing there rocking lightly with a grin on my face. This mostly...
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    Autism Shutdown?

    Likewise with the glasses. The total "tune-out". I can do well by just closing my eyes, but...100% of my shutdowns are caused by my spouse, and she just keeps pushing, pushing, pushing. "Open your eyes, look at me, LOOK AT ME!" Taking the glasses off and giving only a slight glance will...
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    Decisions

    Most of these, if they were lacking, would be a true hardship. But to try and live without music? Of any kind? Such a joyless life.
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    I'm the only one besides my family who lives with me that did not complete college.

    I did okay in high school, and had a reputation as being rather intelligent, but I collapsed during my first (and only) semester at college. I cut my losses and never looked back. I learned skills in the real world, and slowly they turned into a true career. I sit here now, 12-15 years from...
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    As an NT How do I know when I should ask out my (potentially Aspie) crush?

    We're each unique; I can only offer my experiences. When dating, or spending time with someone I had a crush on, I essentially had to be conked on the skull in order to convince me she was really interested...once that had happened, though, anytime we were together (or on the phone, etc.) it...
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    Do women in "traditional marriages" get sexually violated without even realizing it?

    I think you have some valid points. It doesn't always have to be about money; sometimes loneliness can be enough to push a woman to the point of partnering with a man she isn't really attracted to, at least that is my take. I've most definitely seen some who "settled" and I did feel that they...
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    My time working for a steel company

    I find things such as that fascinating; I'd like the chance to visit such a mill. I used to visit Ashland, KY where they have an operation of some sort like that, right behind a flea market that we frequented. The rail cars never seemed to stop.
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