I did a quick search for a definition or description of an autistic savant. And here’s something I found: ~ An autistic savant is an individual with autism who possesses extraordinary skills or talents in specific areas, such as music, art, mathematics, or memory, while also experiencing challenges in other areas of functioning. This phenomenon highlights the unique abilities that can coexist with autism, … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Count your blessings
It’s happened to just about all of us here in America at one time or another. That nagging feeling of regret when you find yourself under a pile of debt. But you’re a responsible person. So you came to terms with it. Right? And those terms were what you put yourself under to get yourself out from under all that debt. But that’s just … The rest of the story…
The good times will definitely outweigh and outlast the bad. I know this beyond the shadow of a doubt. Because I’ve chosen to follow the only person who ever was, or is, or ever will be good. And because I made that choice I’m eventually gonna live in a perfect place. And the good times will last forever there. How do I know? Simple. … The rest of the story…
Of course, I don’t know what your preferences are or your taste in design. But I’m pretty confident you’d have to agree there’s nothing quite like neon trees. What’s that? You’ve never seen neon trees? Oh Matilda, say it ain’t so. Because, especially around this time of year, neon trees are almost everywhere. Not so much here along the Emerald Coast but certainly in … The rest of the story…
Jade green. That color has always been stored in my mind ever since I was a little boy. Because my grandmother had a beautiful jade plant in her house that captivated me for some reason. And every time I see a Jade green stone, I think of that plant. But I also have a jade green memory from just a few years ago. And … The rest of the story…
One day you’re imagining and planning out your multitude of great ideas. Then, a stroke. And suddenly you’re calculating where your left foot needs to go next. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians “that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.” And I’m here to tell you that a serious change in your health can come like that too. … The rest of the story…
It was four years ago, to the day, today. And a few minutes ago I ran across something I shared that day. I can see it, in my mind’s eye, almost as clearly as if I were looking right at it right now. And that’s even though my location is about as different, now, as night is from day. I talked about how I … The rest of the story…
I doesn’t matter what I wish. What matters is what’s actually doable, possible, and true. And that’s not to say I’ll never wish for better things for our world. Because I’m sure I will. In fact, I have. Many times. But I don’t wish for stuff with any kind of it-might-actually-come-true-if-I-wish-hard-enough sort of silliness. More of a “wouldn’t-it-be-great-if” kind of attitude. And when I … The rest of the story…
My brother and I got an Aiwa reel-to-reel tape recorder for Christmas one year when we were pre-teens. And that might have been a Christmas that helped shape the course of my creative life. You’ve probably heard of an Aiwa reel-to-reel tape recorder. Or at least some kind of reel-to-reel tape recorder. Right? And I gotta say it was a pretty big deal that … The rest of the story…
The world is a very serious place to me now. I wrote that on my blog over 11 years ago. And, as you might imagine, it’s an even more serious place now. But I don’t wanna finish this last Tuesday of September 2024 all dreary on ya. I’ll just share the little story and explanation from back in 2013. Oh yeah, there’s also a … The rest of the story…