Going to School with Asperger’s Syndrome

When I realized I had Asperger’s syndrome, one of several autism spectrum disorders characterized by difficulties in social interaction, I was quite relieved to have a socially acceptable disability I could name and claim that would explain my behaviors without making excuses. I’ve often felt a wall around me socially as I watch others interact [...]

Is there hope for politics?

I never thought I would see the day when a presidential candidate would openly endorse gay people but the day has come. I have often called myself a-political. I don’t read the paper or watch TV (except to see what Brad and Angelina are up to at the supermarket) because it just upsets me too [...]

Don’t Hide Your Light Under a Bushel

We often acknowledge there is great creative intelligence in each of us and we all have a piece of that intelligence, but not all of it. We have individual gifts and talents and if you look at my learning disabilities you may not see my strengths. I look back at my greatest accomplishments leading a [...]