Category Archives: Asperger’s Syndrome

Two Years Blogging And Still Standing

My Sweet Robin came by to say hello today, just as he did on the same day exactly two years ago when I wrote my first blog post. My little, red-breasted, puffed-up muse. I have learnt so much since that … Continue reading

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The Sad Demise of Charles P. Snake

We thought we had a poltergeist in our home a few years ago.  My aspie daughter (lover of all creatures bright and beautiful and the more unusual the better) had wanted to own a pet snake ever since she was … Continue reading

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The Dark Side Of Asperger’s Syndrome

Tomorrow my daughter, Aspie D, will celebrate her 22nd birthday and I will have all my chicks back home in the nest together again for the first time since Christmas.  Hip hip hooray! The plan is to go out to … Continue reading

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Dressing Up – My Favourite Thing!

Dressing up has always been something I’ve enjoyed.  My grandfather used to take cine film of us as kids, and in one scene you can see me as a three-year old in my sticky-out dress,  clopping about in my mother’s … Continue reading

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WPC: Between The Trees On A Croatian Island

This week, the Daily Post features Danielle Hark for the  Weekly Photo Challenge.  Danielle is a photographer, writer, life coach and founder of her blog Broken Light Collective which empowers people affected by mental illness using photography. She was kind … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Aspie Girl On The Move

It occurred to me recently that where I live now is the longest I’ve lived in one house (six years) for the past 35 years.   Up until now, it would have been five years but the average ‘stay’ was … Continue reading

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Making My Way Back To You Now…

Oh sunny, happy Monday morning to you all dear friends!  I hope you all had a super weekend.  I’ve missed you…I’ve been away from my laptop since posting on Friday. Son Nicky spent the weekend with us celebrating Hubby’s birthday … Continue reading

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Far From Okay But I Want To Be Happy

Do you ever feel so weighed down that you want to stay in bed, pull the covers up over your head and go to sleep for days on end?  That’s how I’ve been feeling lately.  No spring in my step, … Continue reading

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The Taste of Words – Asperger’s Syndrome and Synaesthesia

The taste of LA on a Disneyland morning. It is the taste of hot coffee, Winchell’s donuts and egg and bacon breakfast sandwiches. This is what was brought to Aspie Daughter’s mind as we chatted one day about the times … Continue reading

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Any Excuse for a Bit of Bubbly!

What a week it’s been!  I’ve really enjoyed my visit over at T.B.’s blog, thanks again so much T.B. and also not only to all of you who took the time to go over and read my guest post but … Continue reading

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