Something that never seems to be talked about in the autism debates, is the different way words work for those who are autistic - and/or solitary or shy - vs those who are 'normal'. From the time I entered elementary school as a small boy, I was conscious of how different words were for me. … Continue reading Autism and Words
Selfies on the Brooklyn Bridge
One Friday evening last summer I took a walk from the High Street subway station out onto the Brooklyn Bridge. I wanted to see again, at sunset, the magnificent views up and down the East River. I wasn't surprised that the bridge's central walkway was crowded with people at 8 pm, or that every second … Continue reading Selfies on the Brooklyn Bridge
