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  1. MROSS

    Anybody view the 2022 PBS show, 'In a Different Key?'

    There is specific support that is necessary in my case: EXCERPT of the fowwing paragraph in this disc. thread: From my personal experiences, assistance may be necessary from trustworthy advisors on the more complex consumer issues; issues such as transactions involving rental, and pruchasing of...
  2. MROSS

    Anybody view the 2022 PBS show, 'In a Different Key?'

    ADDENDUM: The original post mentioned concerns about appropriate supports for adults on the Autism Spectrum who are largely independent - yet most support services are geared towards people with developmental disabilites requiring intensive support services. My experience with such services was...
  3. MROSS

    Anybody view the 2022 PBS show, 'In a Different Key?'

    It's been one-year since 'In a Different Key' aired on PBS - what has been the feedback over the past one-year? 'In a Different Key' featured prominent adults on the Autism Spectrum who are largely independent - What are the rather mundane supports occassioanlly necessary for adults who are...
  4. MROSS

    Anybody view the 2022 PBS show, 'In a Different Key?'

    The PBS NewsHour did a story on 'In a Different Key:' STORY: New documentary 'In A Different Key' follows first person ever diagnosed with autism
  5. MROSS

    Anybody view the 2022 PBS show, 'In a Different Key?'

    ‘In A Different Key’ included perspectives of High Functioning Autism (HFA) such as John Elder Robison, and Valerie Paradiz. How many people feel that ‘In A Different Key’ will boost progress in better understanding (HFA) who are "not disabled enough, yet not quite able enough" - a difficult...
  6. MROSS

    A More Holistic Idea For Gift Giving

    Anybody consider gifts that hang on walls - as empty spaces on walls can be filled with such itmes as art pictures, vintage ADs, sculptures?
  7. MROSS

    A More Holistic Idea For Gift Giving

    Antiques & collectibles, those rare finds at thrift stores, buying secondhand items - esp. older items which might just have better qualities than their "newer" counterparts. There's a growing interest in what's old is new again themes.
  8. MROSS

    Which generation are you?

    I was born in the last two years of the 'Baby Boomer Generation' 1963. Yet, I feel the year I was born feels like some strange zone between 'The Baby Boomers' and 'Generation X' - a generation which doesn't seem to even have a formal generation named time-period.
  9. MROSS

    Holiday music - lyrics suitable year-round.

    'Mannheim Steamroller' (best known for holiday music) has made music suitable year-round (LINK). Does 'Mannheim Steamroller's' year-round music sound/feel like their more notable holiday music? LINK: Mannheim Steamroller - Wikipedia
  10. MROSS

    Artificial Intelligence

    Oh yes, It's natural to worry about how A.I. can yield negative consequences. Personally, I'm most concerned that (age old) 'natural stupidity' will turn-out to be worse than 'artificial intelligence.' In the end, the value of A.I. will more likely, and often prove rather mundane.
  11. MROSS

    Artificial Intelligence

    ADDENDUM: NPR Story, 'How OpenAI's Origins Explain the Sam Altman Drama.' https://www.npr.org/2023/11/24/1215015362/chatgpt-openai-sam-altman-fired-explained
  12. MROSS

    Artificial Intelligence

    'Chat GPT' has been in the news lately, anybody closely following?
  13. MROSS

    Thanksgiving

    As mentioned in original post, I'm thankful for a Thanskgiving holiday without those dicey family dynamics e.g, the tacit-understanding to refrain from discussing sensitive topics such as politics. The few of us will share a Thanksgiving dinner, and invite a couple of people over for pie after...
  14. MROSS

    What's old is new again.

    Old-school pen and paper for takings notes, making lists, etc. etc. etc.
  15. MROSS

    What's old is new again.

    More often than not, most one-decade old computer, and household TECH. is useful to this day.
  16. MROSS

    What's old is new again.

    AM Radio (with batteries) has experienced a growing interest as a relaible source of news during emergencies.
  17. MROSS

    Your full list of smart (IoT) devices

    Simply put, technology is not intuitive. At times, technology can even make the process of doing tasks harder -as compared with earlier examples of technology. Technologies a decade or two old are often viewed as optimal.
  18. MROSS

    What's old is new again.

    Old-style analog home products (no batteruies necessary). One example is an analog bathroom weighing scale - esp. a scale whose designs are notable in style.
  19. MROSS

    What are some of your favourite song lyrics?

    This song is fantastic beyond words. Glad George Harrison's 'What is Life?' often appear on lists of recommendations based-on personal music preferences. George Harrison (from The Beatles) 'What is Life?' LYRICS: George Harrison - What Is Life Lyrics | Lyrics.com
  20. MROSS

    What are some of your favourite song lyrics?

    'Wasted on the Way' 1982 Crosby, Stills, and Nash: LYRICS: Crosby, Stills & Nash - Wasted on the Way Lyrics | Lyrics.com
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