Sandi Layne

Writing from time . . . to time.

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M is for Moments

M is for Moments. As I finish up this miniseries regarding #AutismAwareness, remember to take time for yourself, too. #self-care

Today’s #autismawareness moment is brought to you by the letter “M”. M is for Moments. Autism can enhance the appreciation of moments. Moments of total win such as our loved one on the Spectrum trying a new-to-them food item. Doesn’t matter if they like it or not; that they try it is wonderful. Moments of discouragement such as when there is an incident with school or another caregiver that…

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S stands for....Surprise!

S stands for....Surprise in today's #AutismAwareness Moment. Hint: I'm not a fan of surprises...

Our #AutismAwareness moment today is brought to you by the letter “S”. I considered having that stand for self-control, serenity, superhero… But in the end, I decided on SURPRISE. 1 a: an attack made without warning b: a taking unawaresMerriam-Webster Dictionary online Are you *surprised* by that definition? Often, the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder is a surprise, at least if it’s the…

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I is for Imagination

#Autism demands fluidity. As we expand #AutismAwareness, we see how this requires imagination.

Today’s #AutisMoment is brought to you by the letter “I”. Now, there were a lot of ways I could have hit this one, but I decided to be literal. “I” is for imagination. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary has more than one definition for this word, so I’m using this one: 2. creative ability ability to confront and deal with a problem the thinking or active mindMerriam-Webster online…

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T is for Transformative

T is for Transformative, continuing on with expanding #AutismAwareness this year.

Today is brought to you by the letter “T”. Yes, really! a u T i s m is Transformative. The definition of transformative in the Merriam-Webster dictionary says it’s “causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something”. Autism definitely causes important and lasting changes. In our family, Daniel was born on the Spectrum, though I didn’t know it for years. In other…

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U is for Ubiquitous

U is for Ubiquitous. My look at #Autism during #AutismAwarenessMonth

Today, remember, I’m tackling “U”. U is for “ubiquitous”, meaning “often observed or encountered” according to Merriam-Webster. The ramifications of #Autism in the life of an Autism Family are, indeed, ubiquitous. (GIF is from TENOR) Every person on the Autism Spectrum will experience it differently, as will each family. But they will encounter the ramifications of the disorder frequently. In…

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A stands for Autism

A stands for Autism

If it’s April, then it must be Autism Awareness Month. Fake Dictionary, Dictionary definition of the word autism. #Autism is always, well, the norm, here. So this year, I’ll start off slow and go letter by letter. Today, we start with A. A stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder.If you want to learn more, one place to go is here: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/…/autism-spectrum…/index.shtml It’s the…

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Summer's Music

Summer’s Music

Written in appreciation for Tennessee and family, SUMMER’S MUSIC is a story about coming home.

Tuesday Tennant, country music sensation, is called back home to Cookeville, Tennessee with melancholy news: Her father has just had a heart attack. She returns without hesitation, prepared not only to help her mother, but also to handle her aging parents’ concerns about her spiritual life – or lack…

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If Pride and Prejudice took place in 2018, there would be markedly less garden-walking, an equal amount of upper-class snobbery, and 100% more texting.

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Love this so much.

The bit with Charlotte had me snorting.

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This. A lot of this.

Thank you. I needed this.

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Pride and Prejudice: relatable moments 

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Norwegian TV gems | the Viking pizza | NorwayNorge.com

In Norway, the pizza appeared as an exotic newcomer in the 1970s. But bread topped with foodstuffs is nothing new in Norwegian food history.

Vikings were doing pizza way back when!

It’s not just cheese and pepperoni.

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The Great Gatsby has a brilliant opener. 

Pride and Prejudice will forever be my favorite.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’s first line should be read out loud with a lacing of snark.

And I imagine that the first line to The Princess Bride might apply to many. You should read the book, if you haven’t. :)

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#RIP Anthony Bourdain

You are missed already.

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SPIN DOCTORS IN HISTORY.

Or, erm, not. :)

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The Slogging Continues

Sometimes, a character will surprise you.

Now, for me, it’s rarely a main character that does that. THOSE people, I know quite well. It’s the secondaries that surprise me, sometimes. The office secretary. The aide de camp. The best friend. The doorman. This kind of character, created to fulfill the need for conversation, exposition, whatever. This kind of character who, somehow, makes me hear them with a voice of their own.

They are so fun.

Working on a general factotum character right now who was supposed to just be stuffy and a bit socially rigid. I discovered, though, that he’s actually mostly amused at the trappings of the societally rigid and this . . . this works for me. 

Writing can be the most fun. :)

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Looking for what was common and different in medieval languages - Medievalists.net

What makes closely related languages have a different word order? This is what researchers at the University of Oslo will find out.

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Which Mythological Norse God Are You?

Bonus: This will also determine how screwed you are come Ragnarok.

I am HEIMDALL, the GUARDIAN

You're a certified badass, and you use your badassery to protect your friends from anything: creepers, bad decisions, whatever. You can also get by on like, two hours of sleep a night.