The Autistic Stick

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Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, books, DAMP, He Was Weird, mental health, ticks

I’ve just return from a three day client holiday as part of my job working with adults with Autism. For the purpose of this post and any future posts I write involving these two clients, I shall refer to them as Henry and Henrietta. Note: Henrietta is the only female service user with the company and while that has never been a problem with me, some of my female colleagues have born the brunt of her outbursts due to her Autistic needs. However, the idea for today’s post comes as a result of an observation on Henry.

One great thing about taking these two on holiday is that most activities usually work out for both of them. If any planned activity involves a fairly long ride in the car, Henry is happy and as for Henrietta, if the end of the journey results in a stop at a cafe so she can have a hot drink, then she is happy. This formula worked very well throughout the three days.

My observation came today as we were planning to make our return. While eating breakfast at a local supermarket restaurant, Henry, out of the blue, stated that he wanted to go to the local Marks and Spencer’s. I explained to him that as we were heading home and going there would mean backtracking on ourselves. I also told him that we could stop at a better Mark’s and Spencer on the way home. For all my reasoning, Henry kept repeating that he wanted to go to the local Marks and Spencer, it seemed as if his mind was stuck. In the end, after our breakfasts were finished, we all just got in the car and headed back. I expected some sort of kick off from Henry but he didn’t. We did stop and go to the bigger store and this made Henry content.

What Henry did is not out of the ordinary when it comes to people with Autism. When they get a certain idea in their minds, that mindset is stuck and there is nothing that is going to alter it. It is as if someone has hit the pause or repeat button inside their minds. I know this for a fact because there were times in my life where my mind got stuck. Unfortunately, people handled it the wrong way. Usually by belittling me or even threats of violence instead of, like in the case of Henry, and I’m not patting myself on the back here, patience and understanding.

Shameless link to “He Was Weird”: There were a couple of minor instances in the story where this has happened although I don’t know if I convey it well enough. My experiences with the teacher whom I based the Miss Erichetti character on was the worst in this realm and her way of dealing with it was to humiliate me in front of the class. Even more so than the character does to Mark in the story.

People with Autism who experience this aren’t being stupid or anything like it. It’s a tick which inside their mind which causes it to stick. When it happens, what is needed is patience and understanding.

To buy He Was Weird, go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Was-Weird-Publisher-Generation-Publishing/dp/B00SLVHRFG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36I8I1G32U0R4&keywords=he+was+weird&qid=1679430831&s=books&sprefix=he+was+%2Cstripbooks%2C148&sr=1-1

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My Wrestling-Bullying Link

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Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, bullying, sports, women's wrestling, wrestling

Loxliegh vs Autumn Rose

Since my first post about women’s wrestling last summer, I have written scripts for a number of matches and part wrote a few more. While I have given my favourite wrestler, Eva, a few victories, my thoughts turn to another wrestler, Autumn Rose. She is the one on the losing end of the above photo and is classed by the wrestling promotion as a ‘jobber.’ That means, she loses a lot. Naturally, me being me, it has given me thoughts towards bullying and the experiences I had with it and with watching wrestling as a youth.

Eva, she wins more now thanks to me.

I loved watching wrestling growing up as a young boy and even as a teen and a young adult. However, what put me off watching wrestling on Saturday TV was that it was always a known heel or face against the jobber. Saturday after Saturday, I watched jobbers getting thrown around the ring, having pain inflicted on them until, eventually, they were either pinned or made to submit. The ‘main event’ on the programme was a star against a jobber who won every now and then. At least that jobber got to do some offensive moves. This got boring after many years and why I stopped watching Saturday wrestling on TV.

My first experience with the jobber, Autumn Rose, was when I was asked to partially write some of the script of her match, which was pointed out that she would be dominated and lose. Reflecting on my past experiences in this realm, I asked if I could give Autumn a couple of offensive moves and was allowed to do so. The match wasn’t quite so one-sided then. This wasn’t the only match with Autumn I wrote or part wrote. In the match in the picture above, I wrote the part where Autumn wins the first fall, although she pretty much gets dominated for the rest of the match. One match I wrote, which I am quite proud of, Autumn loses the match but not before giving her opponent a bit of a butt kicking first.

Seeing jobbers get dominated has me thinking about my own past with my experiences with bullying. While I know it’s scripted, it could be said that jobber wrestlers are bullying targets because they are made to lose all the time. Okay, this might look extreme, but it has resulted in my decision to write scripts giving known jobbers victories. The idea actually came by accident. Recently, the promoter of the wrestling group asked if anyone would be willing to write a script between two featured wrestlers, not Eva or Autumn by the way. I volunteered and wrote a script, which was accepted and I was told that my proposed winner for the match was glad she was getting a victory. That got me thinking that maybe I should write more victories for jobbers, which I will do in the future.

To buy He Was Weird, go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Was-Weird-Publisher-Generation-Publishing/dp/B00SLVHRFG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36I8I1G32U0R4&keywords=he+was+weird&qid=1678742425&s=books&sprefix=he+was+%2Cstripbooks%2C148&sr=1-1

Or email me at: tobychainsaw@hotmail.com

Ticked Off My Bucket List

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Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, bullying, death, France, goals, Jim Morrison, Paris, schools, stereotypes

Well, I finally did it! After mentioning it several times over the near ten year life of Peaceful Rampage, I can now happily say that I have been to Paris and visited Jim Morrison’s grave. This was something that I have always wanted to do over the past thirty-six years I have been living in Europe. However, due to that thing called life, I hadn’t been able to do so, although I did plan to go for my 60th birthday but Covid had other ideas. Here’s some more pictures.

Me in front of Jim’s grave

My daughter took several photos

My daughter Rowena and my future daughter in law Eline

With my objective completed, I left the rest of the weekend up to my daughter and her partner. After visiting Jim’s grave, we visited the grave of Oscar Wilde, who is buried at another part of the cemetery. In fact, the weekend has given me ideas for posts over the next few weeks. I had a great weekend, spending it with Rowena and Eline.

On the Friday evening, while watching the news, there was a report on French TV about a boy who committed suicide due to homophobic bullying. For me, it was a rude awakening, reminding me that bullying knows no national borders. For the full story, click the link: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/shock-in-france-after-boy-commits-suicide-due-to-homophobic-bullying-3689138

At first, I didn’t think I could relate my trip to “He Was Weird.” The only mention of it is when French media reports on the shooting. God, was I wrong! To buy He Was Weird, go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/He-Was-Weird-Michael-Lefevre/dp/1909740942/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36I8I1G32U0R4&keywords=he+was+weird&qid=1675100313&s=books&sprefix=he+was+%2Cstripbooks%2C148&sr=1-1

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My Hopes for 2023

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Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Jim Morrison, parents, Paris, schools, special needs, teachers

I’m actually going to see this

First, I hope everyone had a happy new year. Now that’s over, it’s time to be getting on with the 364 days we have left in 2023. Like with every year and like everyone, I enter the new year with a surge of optimism. Right now, I have several events coming up in the year which make me feel that way. Number one you can guess from the photo above. After being in Europe for over 36 years, I am finally going to go to Paris and visit Jim Morrison’s grave. Yes, I’m a sad aging American hippy but who cares? I’ve booked the flight, the hotel and my daughter and her fiancee are coming with me. So yes, I am psyched about going at the end of the month and I promise to post a full report here and yes, I will do other Paris type things as well.

Number two came as a pleasant surprise the other night while at work. I received a text from my eldest son, Jake, who informed me that I am going to be a grandfather again! He sent me photos of the scan as well, so I’m guessing the baby will come around late May or June. It will be my son and daughter in law, Grace’s, second child and my fourth grandchild. You can certainly believe that I’m super psyched about that.

The third one is less guaranteed and stirs some anxiety within. A few years ago, the local primary school around the corner from me closed down. After some speculation, it is going to be turned into a special needs school for children with mild and moderate learning difficulties. I’m going to apply for a teaching post at the school. Owing to the fact that I’m over 60 and have only been working as a supply (substitute) teacher for the past 15 years, I know the odds aren’t in my favour. What I can offer is the same amount of years of special needs experience through working with adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. How much that will help me remains to be seen. All I can do is try.

On the flip side, my wife, Tina, while happy about becoming a grandmother for the 15th time, me a step-grandfather, she is also going to be a great grandmother, which she is not so keen about. Her middle son’s partner will bear the grandchild but it is his 16 year old daughter who is going to bear the great grandchild. Neither Tina, nor her son, are happy about it. After all, most people I know think 35 is too young to be a grandparent and Tina is not looking forward to being a great gran at only 62. Of course, I will do my best to be there for her.

So, I have a lot to look forward to in 2023 and I hope the optimism holds, although my Asperger’s part of me is waiting for some big catastrophe to happen. Let’s hope it doesn’t. As I wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2023, I will end on the biggest compliment I received in 2022. When working at an Early Years Unit after my birthday in June, I was asked my age by a woman who looked in her mid to late 30s. I revealed my age to which she responded, “You look very fit for 61.” I hope I continue to look as fit when I turn 62 this year.

To buy He Was Weird, go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/He-Was-Weird-Michael-Lefevre/dp/1909740942/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36I8I1G32U0R4&keywords=he+was+weird&qid=1672686740&s=books&sprefix=he+was+%2Cstripbooks%2C148&sr=1-1

Big Decision for 2023

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Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, books, bullying, Cherie White, He Was Weird, writing

With only two full days left in 2022, I want to avoid reflecting too much on the past year. It hasn’t been a bad year in anyway, there have been many positives for me this year. It’s just that I want to look forward to the new year. I have learned from painful past experiences that reflecting too much on the past can lead to mental health issues. I am still battling the demons of intrusive thoughts but I feel that if I look forward instead of backward, I can win that battle.

I have been writing my next book over the past few years and the reason why it has taken so long is that my motivation for writing it comes and goes. The book is to be called “The V-Network” and it’s about a group of people who are let down by the British justice system and as a result, form a vigilante group. As far as writing goes, I’m approaching the story’s big climax . However, I must confess that I haven’t touched the story in months. My motivation for finishing it has gone. The fact that I have been involved in a few side projects may or may not have played or part. Two of those have been projects contributing to the blog of Mike Ladano, where I wrote contributions to his series, “The Adventures of Tee-Bone Man and Superdekes,” who are two heavy metal loving Canadian super heroes who go around saving the music world. In my full length chapter, the duo travel back in time in order to save heavy metal from being wiped from history. The other is a part of the Christmas story, where I was one of several contributors. Here are the links to both stories:

https://mikeladano.com/2022/12/22/a-tee-bone-man-christmas-the-adventures-of-tee-bone-man/

https://mikeladano.com/2022/10/05/the-adventures-of-tee-bone-man-chapter-8-tee-bone-dekes-time-travelling-adventure-by-80smetalman/

Of course, another distraction I had in 2022 was writing scripts for women’s wrestling match. A shameless plug here, I wrote half of the match here between Loxleigh and Autumn Rose.

https://promixedwrestling.com/downloads/

Loxleigh vs. Autumn Rose

Here’s my situation. While I might have run out of steam for writing “The V-Network,” I have ideas of starting a new novel. This one is encouraged by fellow anti-bullying blogger and author, Cherie White. This year, I have reviewed two of her books here and I can say she is an amazing writer. Her writing has given me inspiration for writing this novel. In fact, I have already begun some preliminary research. The book would be a sequel to “He Was Weird” and yes, I might call it “He Was Weird 2.”

Cherie White

The story will start where the first one ends. In the final chapter, Mark’s sister, Lesley, attends the 10th anniversary of her brother’s school shooting. While going to the service, she intervenes when she sees a boy getting bullied. Unfortunately, in spite of the intervention, the boy will continue to get bullied all through junior high and high school. After graduation, the boy joins the Marines and when he goes home on leave after boot camp, he goes in uniform to visit his old high school. During the visit, he forced to defend himself against a former bully who starts trouble with him. However, due to small town politics, it is the boy who is arrested and charged.

That is my big decision for 2023. Do I carry on and finish “The V-Network” or do I shelve it and begin writing the sequel to the book which has inspired this blog? I appreciate any and all advice.

To buy He Was Weird, go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/He-Was-Weird-Michael-Lefevre/dp/1909740942/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36I8I1G32U0R4&keywords=he+was+weird&qid=1672349032&s=books&sprefix=he+was+%2Cstripbooks%2C148&sr=1-1

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More Like Him Than I Want to Admit

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Anger management, anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, DAMP, empathy

I have come to a decision in regards to my job. I work with a client who I will refer to as Melvin. His needs in regards to his Autism are so profound that he needs someone to look after him 24 hours. He does present a challenge but I am one of the few who can look after him to his satisfaction. Though I will say that it’s not always easy.

The main reason why I get on with Melvin so well is that I am more like him than I want to admit, even more so when I was a child. Like him, I get very frustrated when technology doesn’t work the way it was designed to. In the past, I have subjected objects to the endurance against the wall test and often swear about how modern technology is out to get me. However, while Melvin rants even more than I used to and sometimes do now, he doesn’t use some of the terminology I do.

Then there’s the case of traffic. Melvin gets very impatient when we are in the car stuck in traffic, especially when we are going to the place he wants to go. His language can be very colourful. However, so can mine. When I am sitting in traffic while heading to work or a supply teaching assignment or any appointment, my language can get very blue to say the least. My excuse for it is that after screaming and shouting all sorts of swear words, the frustration of the traffic jam is out of my system. When I get to my destination, I am calm as a Spring day and ready to get on with whatever the day dictates.

So, I’ve come to a decision. Whenever I’m in the car with Melvin and we’re stuck in traffic, I am going to let him rant. While I won’t join in with the blue language, I will be more sympathetic and tell him how much I hate being stuck in traffic and I won’t tell him to stop swearing. Hopefully, like me, when we get to the destination, it will all be out of his system. All I need to do now is find a similar strategy when his technical objects don’t work.

To buy He Was Weird, go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/He-Was-Weird-Michael-Lefevre/dp/1909740942/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36I8I1G32U0R4&keywords=he+was+weird&qid=1670362925&s=books&sprefix=he+was+%2Cstripbooks%2C148&sr=1-1

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He’s Everything I’m Not

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Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, bullying, heroes, ice hockey, Philadelphia Flyers, Ric Flair, sports, wrestling

‘Nature Boy’ Ric Flair

We all have heroes, especially as children and even as adults. Throughout my pre-teens and teens, my main hero was Philadelphia Flyers hockey legend Rick MacLeish. The first player on the Flyers to score 50 goals in a season. A few years later, I had another hero when I was in the service. Being stationed in North Carolina, I got to watch a lot of wrestling, it seemed really big there. The one wrestler who became my hero was the guy in the photo above, Ric Flair. No, I don’t have any fascination with people named Rick, that is just a coincidence.

Although I didn’t see the match, I rejoiced when I learned that he became the champion of the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) in September 1981. His first reign as champion would last for 21 months before he lost it to Harley Race. About a week after, I got to see him wrestle live when he teamed up with Rowdy Roddy Piper against Greg ‘The Hammer’ Valentine and Dick Slater. Flair and Piper won the match. I got to see him defend his title two years later against Magnum TA in a match which ended in a one hour draw. Then in 1991, it was a dream come true when he came to the WWE and won the title after winning the Royal Rumble in 1992. Throughout the years, I have been a huge fan of the Nature Boy, cheering when he won and commiserating when he lost. Yes, I know it’s all fixed but that doesn’t stop me enjoying the action.

Ric Flair applying his famous figure-four leglock

Why is Ric Flair my hero? Actually, the title of the post answers that question. He’s everything I wasn’t, at least I thought so at the time. Ric exuded extreme confidence whenever you saw him, I was a shy introvert as a result of bullying as a boy and my Asperger’s Syndrome. How I wished I could have been like Ric. He’s also a great wrestler, he won the NWA title at least ten times and the WWF at least twice and definitely could hold his own. I couldn’t do that, at least I thought that about myself.

On the other hand, in my older years, I realize that I don’t have any of Ric’s not so positive points. For one, Ric’s confidence often spills over into arrogance. While I am a much more confident person now, I can say that I am not arrogant. Additionally, most of the time, Ric was considered a heel who would use every trick, often dirty, in the book to win a match. I have a fanatical sense of fair play. A few years back, Ric was hospitalized as it was discovered that he had a hidden drinking problem. While many concerned friends and relatives thought I was going down that road when I left the service, I turned off it and while I like a drink, I rarely drink to excess. Therefore, not having these qualities is a good thing.

I guess the conclusion here is that while it’s nice to have heroes, we must remember that these heroes are human beings as well. Capable of making mistakes and having non-positive qualities as well as positive ones. While, it’s always a good idea to follow any positive example they set, we must see it in perspective. Don’t try to be like them, be the person you are because in the long run, you will be much happier.

Final thought: Many wrestlers are getting behind the anti-bullying campaign and that is a wonderful thing. I wonder what Ricls feelings on it are.

To buy He Was Weird, go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/He-Was-Weird-Michael-Lefevre/dp/1909740942/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36I8I1G32U0R4&keywords=he+was+weird&qid=1669840965&s=books&sprefix=he+was+%2Cstripbooks%2C148&sr=1-1

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Ramsgate vs. Thomasville

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Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, books, bullying, Cherie White, He Was Weird, New Jersey, stereotypes, Tennessee, Townies Cronies and Hayseeds

No, there isn’t any upcoming sporting event between Ramsgate and Thomasville so don’t ask. Besides, Ramsgate is in New Jersey and Thomasville is in Tennessee. Therefore, it’s a bit difficult for either city to make such a journey. It’s also nullified by the fact that neither of these towns actually exist. They are both figments of the imaginations of myself and Cherie White through my book, “He Was Weird” and her book, “Townies, Cronies and Hayseeds.”

Both books are stories about bullying where the protagonist of the story is a target of horrendous bullying. Both stories have shocking climaxes and favourable outcomes although the journeys to the outcomes are very different. Another difference is that for the purposes of the individual stories, Ramsgate is in New Jersey and Thomasville is in Tennessee. For many Americans, they are two totally different worlds, many non-Americans might not make that distinction. The towns are also on opposite sides of the Mason-Dixon Line which can foster stereotypes and ignorance and that is what the meat of this post is about.

Suppose someone from Ramsgate was to discover all of the horrendous bullying events the protagonist in Thomasville was going through, they would shake their heads and dismiss it as the actions of an ignorant Southern state, content in the thought that such a thing wouldn’t happen in their town. Maybe not on the grand scale of what happens in “Townies, Cronies and Hayseeds,” but they would be in for a shock.

A person in Ramsgate might cover their mouth in horror at the fact that bullies run the town of Thomasville and are capable of appalling deeds with no recourse. How even the children can get away with the most violent bullying because their fathers hold such high positions like mayor or sheriff. However, they would dismiss any notion of anything like that happening in Ramsgate. While it’s true that many of the bullies in “He Was Weird” might not have gotten away Scott-free with the bullying atrocities which occurred in Thomasville, the sanctions handed down to the bullies were inconsequential to say the least. One bully boasted to the victim that he was untouchable because his uncle was the chief of police. It’s the reason why when the victim is indecently assaulted by an adult, the adult gets off with what many would consider a mere slap on the wrist. Another bully’s father is a respected lawyer in the town so there was no way, that bully would face any real consequences. So, is the bullying culture of Ramsgate that different to Thomasville? You decide.

While the semantics of the bullying which occurs in both books is different, one point which we can all agree on is that bullying takes place everywhere and in all cases, it’s who you know which allows a bullying culture to go on. What we can learn that bullies will be free to do their worst if they are connected to a position of privilege and power wherever that bully may be. There is no where on this Earth which is totally bully free, it can happen anywhere but it can be stopped anywhere as well. So, if a person from Ramsgate ever meets a person from Thomasville, they have no right to feel self righteous over any bullying that occurs. It happens everywhere.

To buy He Was Weird, go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/He-Was-Weird-Michael-Lefevre/dp/1909740942/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36I8I1G32U0R4&keywords=he+was+weird&qid=1667245778&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjk5IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=he+was+%2Cstripbooks%2C148&sr=1-1

Everyone Else Does It Better

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anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, books, bullying, Cherie White, He Was Weird, Townies Cronies and Hayseeds

Last week, when I wrote my review of Cherie White’s novel, “Townies, Cronies and Hayseeds: One Woman’s Struggle Against the Underbelly of Small Town Politics,” I stated that I felt unworthy to post a link to my own novel, “He Was Weird,” because I thought that Cherie’s book was so much better. Cherie was quick to say that I shouldn’t feel unworthy because my book was really good in her opinion and I hope the opinion of others. She was right, I shouldn’t feel that way, which brings me to the subject of this week’s post.

My feelings of unworthiness stem from years of being bullied when I was younger. It’s precisely what bullying is about, making the target feel weak and inferior. All through my bullying hell and even during other parts of my life after, I was made to feel inferior and because of my experiences with bullying I believed it. As you can see, those thoughts are still with me today. I sometimes feel that whatever I do, everyone else has done it better, that I’m not good enough. I am sure that Cherie, (I hope she’s reading this), would concur as her books are also about how bullying can have a negative influence on one’s self esteem.

When a person has been bullied and made to feel inferior for so long, the effects of that can last for years after the bullying has ended and it can be devastating. While there is no quick fix, I thought that joining the Marines would solve all those problems, former and current bullying targets can take back their self esteem. If it can be nipped in the bud, surrounding yourself with people who think highly of you would be a great start. Even if, like in my case, where it lasts many years after, the target can still come back from it. For me, it took counselling and finding a very understanding wife. There are other tools which former targets of bullying can use in order to take back their self esteem and eradicate those feelings of inferiority and they aren’t difficult to find. There are even courses in self-esteem and today’s modern technology can provide many resources and of course there are old fashioned means like associating with persons who will support you and make you feel good about yourself.

In conclusion, I shouldn’t have felt unworthy to post a link to “He Was Weird” in my last post. It is only on account of my bullying experiences that I felt that way. I’m over it now. Saying that, Cherie’s book is a great read so I recommend you read both of them.

To buy He Was Weird, go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/He-Was-Weird-Michael-Lefevre/dp/1909740942/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36I8I1G32U0R4&keywords=he+was+weird&qid=1666611531&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjk4IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=he+was+%2Cstripbooks%2C148&sr=1-1

To buy Townies, Cronies and Hayseeds, go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Townies-Cronies-Hayseeds-Underbelly-Small-Town/dp/1483479552/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XJ1SDHHEYH3O&keywords=townies+cronies+and+hayseeds&qid=1666611602&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjY4IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=townies+cronies+and+hayseeds%2Cstripbooks%2C94&sr=1-1

Clarifications and Corrections

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accuracy, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Columbine, Facebook, school shootings

Columbine Shooting-

Last night, I was contacted on Facebook about yesterday’s post, “My Take On What Causes School Shootings.” To read it, click the link: https://peacefulrampage.wordpress.com/2022/09/06/my-take-on-what-causes-school-shootings/

The person who contacted me stated that I incorrectly stated that Columbine High School was in Littleton, Colorado when in fact it’s located in the town of Columbine and part of the Jefferson County School District. When I write posts, I try to be as accurate as I can with the facts and if someone points out a mistake, (I’m only human) I am grateful for it and will correct the mistake. I only hope in this person’s case that it didn’t detract from the message of that post.

Now some might consider the person who pointed out the mistake a complete saddo for making such a big deal over a tiny inaccuracy. After all, it didn’t effect the theme of the post. However, that is a trait of Autism. Now, I don’t know if this person is on the Spectrum but with many people with Autism, little things like that will gnaw away at them until something is done about it. In this case, it could have effected their reading of the post. So no, I don’t think this person is sad, I thank him or her for making sure I got my facts right.