Coming out with Asperger's

What a relief to find that there are others like me after a lifetime of feeling out-of-place! No formal diagnosis but I am reading Tony Attwood's "Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome" and it is like reading a biography of myself.

Yesterday I told my mother that I believe I have Asperger's Syndrome. I showed her Kathy Hoopmann's delightful "All cats have Asperger Syndrome" to help introduce the subject. The book was invaluable because it used such a familiar topic -- cats -- to introduce something so new and unfamiliar.

Originally posted to DailyStrength.org

Author's Note: In June 2007, a friend told my husband about a neurobiological disorder called "Asperger's syndrome" in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. She suggested to my husband that I had it. The two books mentioned in this narrative were my introductions to Asperger's syndrome. A short while later, I created an account at DailyStrength to gain and share insights with peers.

Wearable sculptures: Hand-made socks

A pair of hand-made socks with Miss Elizabeth,
the official model for all things crochet.

In my opinion, there are fewer mediums of art closer at hand in our daily lives than the objects we wear upon our bodies. An example is a pair of hand-crocheted socks, or “wearable sculptures,” as I think of them.

Relay for Life brings back memories of Molly Ivins

When the sun goes down on Saturday, May 19, glowing “luminaria” will line the Clear Lake High School track. This special candlelight tribute is part of the Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Each small flickering flame honors a life that has been lost to cancer.

Pomo basketweavers’ artistry showcased

A day-long seminar organized by the Friends of the Lake County Museum showcased the artistry of Pomo basket-weaving with accompanying ecological concerns.

Griffin library at Lower Lake High School

A red-carpet gala commemorated the new Lower Lake High School (LLHS) library, dedicated to Winkie Griffin. "This is an honor I will be carrying for the rest of my life," Griffin said.