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Recent content by velociraptor

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    Just One Photo From Today

    This is why I always have a pair of crampons in my walking pack in the winter. Blessed skating rink out there last night for sure.
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    First autistic Barbie doll launched with sensory-sensitive features

    Maybe, maybe not. I am surprised at how "trendy" ASD and ADHD are lately. Lots of self-labeled people out there now. The market is larger than expected from what I'm seeing. In any case, the toymaker isn't acting from any moral impetus here. They're looking for either real capital or social...
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    First autistic Barbie doll launched with sensory-sensitive features

    Young children are still learning the world, it's too much to ask them to change it in their early stages. If a new or different toy helps them fit in better or feel like they are more welcome in society, that's okay.
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    First autistic Barbie doll launched with sensory-sensitive features

    I think there are people out there who will enjoy this doll and I am happy they have a choice they see themselves in. I remember what a big deal it was for a friend's daughter to have a Chinese barbie as the family is of that ethnicity. Kids have the right to see themselves in their toys. Adults...
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    List just one thing you did today

    Bought a "renewed" 2021 Motorola Edge 5 for $35. Using it for photography and as a backup 4K video camera. Motorola has good hardware with horrible resale value. Bad for the original owner, but great for me.
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    Sensitivity repeat exposure

    Yes, I function better in the moment, but I seem to pay for it more later as well. I guess you really don't get something for nothing.
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    List just one thing you did today

    Got all of my video gear out to inventory and organize. Shooting test video this weekend for the project.
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    My boyfriend is threatening to dump me because of me getting medical guardianship. Is that reasonable?

    Not saying you're not, saying how it could be determined under the law. Definitely get an attorney.
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    My boyfriend is threatening to dump me because of me getting medical guardianship. Is that reasonable?

    If you are found to be legally incompetent to care for yourself it is doubtful that you are competent to care for children. In fact, that means it would be an very bad idea to try. I can see why this is a letdown to him. Also, if you are considered to be legally incompetent, those in his life...
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    How I Was Treated Like Absolute Trash for Being an Autistic Person

    There is nothing you can do about that except move forward. Do you wish to keep expending energy on a slight you cannot correct or put it into getting back onto the path and actualizing your dreams? That's up to you to do - no one else can or will do it for you.
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    How I Was Treated Like Absolute Trash for Being an Autistic Person

    That saying is actually a fundamental truth. I didn't attain serenity until I stopped trying to live the lives of other people and started being authentic, doing what felt right in the moment for me. I don't need to own what other people own. I don't need to take the pictures the way they do or...
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    List just one thing you did today

    Finally got around to signing up to OddBunch - company that sells "recovered" fruit and veg that is misshapen but perfectly fine to eat still. Good savings and delivered to your door. One large mixed box and one fruit box on the way. What we can't eat we'll dehydrate.
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    An Autistic World

    Irritating. We all have different sets of rules we operate by and compatibility is not a given.
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    Family

    I would prefer to have nothing to do with most of my family. Friends are the better choice. Wife and daughter, yes. Cats, HELL YES. One cousin who is awesome, sure. Rest of family? Get stuffed.
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    Interesting Commentary On Microsoft Windows' Rise- And Fall

    I don't mind paying for a license if I get the improved reliability of Linux. I'm two weeks away from going winter camping and starting my video side-hustle. Time is not on my side these days.
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