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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Does anyone like to draw |
| sammie96 |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2014, 4:15 pm
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| I do, but I can only do abstract. I haven't done any in a while, not since I started writing. |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Do you sell your Art, Music or Writing? Link to your site! |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2014, 11:36 am
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Thanks  they did a terrific job. I know I've made a few sales, but won't find out how many until April 15th.
I post my work on allpoetry, too. Username is juliemummy, if you want to check it out. |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: What is your writing process like? |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2014, 9:07 am
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Replies: 17
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| I have recently started writing poetry. I always wanted to do it, but hated the results when I tried to write. Recently it all came together - believe it or not, my son and I were using our Ouija board. I asked to speak to T.S. Eliot and requested inspiration and help in order to write. I went to ta... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Do you sell your Art, Music or Writing? Link to your site! |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2014, 8:17 am
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| My first (self-published) book of poetry and short stories is available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Shedding-Ties-Stories-Julie-Blackwell-ebook http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shedding-ties-julie-blackwell/1118890075?ean=2940149363506 If you can't find it using the links, search for "Shedding T... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Ladies and gentlemen... the WrongPlanet writing showcase |
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Posted: 28 Jan 2014, 8:50 am
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| Ties Cat peers through my window, hazy autumn sky behind. rooftops slumber helpless in their elegance. Patterns from a life far behind. stamp collections, meals eaten alone, with others smiling under cover of my song. Overdue library books, cobwebs swept from corners. Spider dashes away: "No, don't... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How did you Tell your Kids they were Autistic? |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2014, 5:12 pm
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Replies: 8
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| My son already knew he was different. We went for an evaluation for ADHD, but when he was out of the room the doc told me she wanted him evaluated for autism. When we got home he went to do his own thing, and I started researching it. I realized almost immediately that I was an Aspie. He saw what I ... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: do i have schizoaffective disorder, please help!! !! !! ! |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2014, 1:28 pm
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Replies: 11
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| [quote="tern"]The treatments for schizo anything surely point against there being any gain in wanting to register as having them. Stick with the autism, it's a better thing to have :idea: [quote] I don't believe that any pyschiatric meds would be of benefit to me, and I'm not sure any doct... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: do i have schizoaffective disorder, please help!! !! !! ! |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2014, 8:09 am
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Replies: 11
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| I've been diagnosed with autism, now wondering if I have schizo affective disorder as well. I've had lifelong depression, bizarre beliefs/behavior, very poor decision making ability. I also feel out of touch with reality - like I'm outside myself. I'm also obsessed with disasters - but I WANT the wo... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: do i have schizoaffective disorder, please help!! !! !! ! |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2014, 8:09 am
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Replies: 1
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| I've been diagnosed with autism, now wondering if I have schizo affective disorder as well. I've had lifelong depression, bizarre beliefs/behavior, very poor decision making ability. I also feel out of touch with reality - like I'm outside myself. I'm also obsessed with disasters - but I WANT the wo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Being high |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2014, 6:59 am
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Replies: 63
Views: 3,413
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DevilKisses wrote: Do you think having Asperger's is like being high?
Yes. I find beauty in the most mundane, ordinary things. Even the plaster on our walls is fascinating. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What Is Your Creative Outlet? |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2014, 6:53 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,545
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| Drawing, taking pictures, making jewelery |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger's and second-language acquisition |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2014, 10:19 pm
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Replies: 34
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| I can speak, read and write Spanish very well. I also took French, Italian and Russian and did very well. My dad, who I have no doubt was Aspie, taught himself German, Russian and Greek. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Being A Baby About The "Womanly Test"? |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2014, 12:01 pm
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Replies: 42
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| I'm supposedly due for one. I'm not going to have it done. Mammogram, too. Nope. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Aspie Women and Reading |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2014, 9:11 am
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Replies: 113
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| I LOVE to read. I have a real problem with fiction, though - I can't stand modern fiction at all. I like ancient history (Tacitus is one of my favorites), science, politics. I'm almost finished "The Emergency State" about the creation of the military industrial complex. The last one I finished was "... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: List Your Skills/Talents |
| sammie96 |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2014, 8:45 am
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Replies: 13
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1. Good/great mom
2. Photography
3. Drawing
4. Avid reader
5. Runner (9 half marathons at last count)
6. Off the wall sense of humor
7. Loyal and committed in my relationship
8. Innovative cook |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you feel like you have to settle yourself for less? |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2014, 8:40 am
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Replies: 11
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| [quote="YourMajesty, it isn't about proving intelligence (for me, that is) but about finding an acceptable and hopefully low stress way of earning an income. What I find troubling however is how some people want to force their career/success obsession on me. I'm not very ambitious in the career fiel... |
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