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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book Reviewer, Readerbuzz, and Book Date.
The Sunday Post
On The Blog Recently
- What Would Make Me Enjoy A Romance Book?
- Books Set Outside The USA
- What Is Gothic Literature?
- Book Series I Want To Continue
- Green Book Covers
In My Reading Life
Last week, I read a memoir. It was Look Me In The Eye: My Life With Asperger's by John Elder Robison. The author was a highly intelligent child with neglectful parents and undiagnosed autism. The first half of the book is about the havoc he caused as a child and teen. He dug giant holes, started fires, and tricked the local police and fire department into thinking that a human sacrifice was happening. It's very funny, but it's also sad because his parents just didn't care. They had too many of their own problems.
When the author realized he didn't "fit" anywhere in society, he dropped out of high school and made a place for himself in the world. His resilience and sense of humor are impressive. I enjoyed reading about his life.
In The Rest Of My Life
Five things that happened recently:
- It was my birthday. I'm another year closer to death.
- I've eaten a lot of excellent food lately. I had fried chicken, chocolate cake, and a burrito. It's hard to stay on a healthy diet because bad food is too good!
- After reading Look Me In The Eye, I wanted to know more about autism, so I watched Love On The Spectrum on Netflix. I don't usually watch dating shows, so I'm not sure how this one compares to the others. I thought it was very cute.
- I cleaned my office. I hate cleaning, but I'm a lot happier when things are clean.
- I have blog posts scheduled! Usually, I'm scrambling to get them done at the last minute. Also, this is my 400th Sunday Post. That's a lot of Sundays and posts.
More Shenanigans
Take care of yourselves and be kind to each other. See you around the blogosphere!
Congratulations on another revolution about the sun! Yes, bad food is really good and way more convenient than healthy food. My daughter says we are both on the spectrum. She is most likely right. I agree about cleaning too.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday! I've been trying to cook more at home, but sometimes our schedules just don't allow for it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! I hope you treated yourself to some wonderful things on your day (and you have my permission to extend the treating throughout the month).
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday!
ReplyDelete400 Sunday posts... wow.
Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday AJ! And I hate cleaning too but also feel better when it's done.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! Everyone needs some tasty food in their life. My daughter is autistic and very smart but she is a rule follower and we can talk about things pretty easily now. When she had so many health problems she tended to shut down. She still has the problems but has effective treatments for most of them.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
Wow! 400 Sunday posts! I wonder how many I've written...hmmmm.... I should check!
ReplyDeleteLook Me in the Eye looks very good.
Happy belated birthday!