The Dino-Aspie Ex-Café (for Those 40+... or feeling creaky)

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I'm currently doing research for that institution and authoring a white paper entitled "What do I want to be when I grow up". Unfortunately, progress has been curtailed due to blown deadlines on other projects such as: What am I going to accomplish this year; month; week; day. I may have to call in a consultant in the field of podioproctology to assist with these projects.

The halibut is what remains from a fishing trip three memorial days ago. A girl I worked with had a boat and we went out of Homer that weekend. Haven't spoken with her since, but we had the fish vacuum packed and flash frozen so at least it's still good.

It's "Hard Knocks and Halibut Saturday" here at the ol' cafe...

my eyes get 'spazzed' every now and then, and I find myself distracted focusing about 15 to 25 feet into the distance, whether there is anything between myself and that distance. I can even carry on a conversation while it is happening, although I may become vague. I also physically reach my hand up and turn my chin away from where ever has taken my attention and make myself attend to task, too. I find I keep more jobs that way.

Merle

The eye thingy is what's called "Blank field myopia". It's quite common when looking at things with little contrast, such as a snow covered field on an overcast day. It is normal for the eyes to do this, as that is the default focus when there are not enough visual cues as to distance. I believe it is somewhat common among aspies to do this even when NOT presented with a "blank field". I think that is what is meant by catatonic with reference to us. Otherwise, "being in our own little world".

As far as cold people are concerned, I don't think that to be at all the case, rather I would guess people perceive me as cold and aloof. I just don't give off a "big warm fuzzy".

ooooh, fish and chips.
that sounds good.
i just had half a package of totino's pizza rolls. i could cook them in the toaster oven and not heat the house up.
kid has hidden the pop tarts. i have no self control when it comes to brown sugar pop tarts. they were on sale. she doesn't believe i can pace myself and not eat the whole box.

she's right. the little stinker HID THE BOX on me and won't tell me where they are.

arrrrrrgh.

nervous eater, can you tell?

there's now smoke drifting up from mexico.

it's 104F outside and i had to run the dryer because it's against HOA rules to use a clothes line and there's not enough room on the balcony to lay out the clothes to dry. which they'd do quickly, as it's like 10% humidity.

have i ever mentioned that I HATE SUMMER!! !! !!

ahem.

goodnight gracie.

kennedy. bless that man for everything he did for us. end of an era. there's only one of joe's kids left, and she's elderly. they don't grow them like that any longer. people who do good for the purpose of doing good and who are in a position to actually make a difference in the world.

which leaves us with a bunch of aging baby boomers, and then there's gen "Y", which is truly amazing. i didn't think it was possible for a batch to possibly be more self-absorbed than the ones who came before them, but am being proved wrong in spades. amazing how if you mention something being a "duty" that they'll look at you with glazed non-comprehension of the concept...

maybe we've got some pringles somewhere. hmmm. yeah, pringles.

...watching these may help take your mind off food (I love this guy's sculptures):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OR8-775 ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcR7U2tu ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b694exl_ ... re=related

...or... how 'bout this guy?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoKbDNY0 ... re=related

care for some music?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM0sTNtWDiI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZKCgPDtHkk
I don't speak French. I think she may be singing that she's
extremely thirsty and drinks like a fish, and is in constant trouble
for being a compulsive litterer under a bridge? Maybe Lemon
or SleepyDragon can translate.

Chuck's Top Ten "Notes to Nan while Southern California is on Fire" List

Number 16: If you need immediate attention during a fire, smoke signals tend not to work well.
Number 12: When all of the oxygen is being sucked from the air by fires, that is the exact wrong time to try to make hydrogen peroxide from water.
Number five & 3/8ths: Be extra careful if a fog bank moves in and joins with all that smoke. Remember: smoke plus fog produces Jack the Ripper.
Number C: There are advantages. At night, if looting occurs, all that smoke provides a perfect backdrop for the bat signal.
Number 9: Smoke signals may not attract help in a fire, but I've been told that going topless never fails to attract attention. So if you need assistance, be sure to remove your hat.
Number 3: When hot and thirsty, don't forget to do what you were taught as a kid: yell, "Hey, Kool-Aid!! !" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_DEVaJJ ... ature=fvwp
Number 2: As you flee with a mob from an advancing 30 foot wall of flames, remind those around you: "Sure Southern California is hot. But it's a dry heat."
Number 1: *Ah-HEM.* Don't you light Ted Kennedy's funeral pyre, I said. Don't you dare do it, I said.