Odie Zephron 1987 - 2004

On this date in 1987, I adopted Odie, and brought her home to Rego Park Queens via the Long Island Rail Road and two subways.

First Times

On 7/12/06 I ate in my first Mexican restaurant, and ate my first fresh burrito! It was here in Lake Mary at Chipolte Mexican Grill. I loved it! I ate there again on 7/14/06.
Today, on 7/16/06, I ate at my first Japanese restaurant. It is Kobe in Altamonte Springs, Patti's favorite, and I ate with her here. I loved it. We originally were supposed to eat here for her birthday, and went to Amira's in Altamonte Springs instead.
468 W. Hwy. 436, Altamonte Springs Click here for Map Exit 92 off I-4 407 862-2888 Kobe Altamonte Springs

Autistic Adults

Communication and social problems often cause difficulties in many areas of the autistic's life. Far fewer adult autistics marry or have children than the general population. Even when they do marry it is more likely to end in divorce than the norm.[6]. Plus, far fewer autistic adults live in metropolitan areas than the general population.

A small proportion of autistic adults, usually those with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome, are able to work successfully in mainstream jobs, although frequently far below their actual level of skills and qualification.

Others are employed in sheltered workshops under the supervision of managers trained in working with persons with disabilities. A nurturing environment at home, at school, and later in job training and at work, helps autistic people continue to learn and to develop throughout their lives.

It is often said that the Internet, being almost devoid of the non-verbal cues that autistics find so hard to interact with, has given autistic individuals an environment in which they can, and do, communicate and form online communities. The internet has also provided the option of occupations such as, teleworking and independent consulting, which, in general, do not require much human interaction offline.

In the United States, the public schools' responsibility for providing services ends when the autistic person is in their 20s, depending on each state. The autistic person and their family are then faced with the challenge of finding living arrangements and employment to match their particular needs, as well as the programs and facilities that can provide support services to achieve these goals.

However autism can be a poverty trap for the majority of adult and young autistics,[7] many of whom are engaged in unskilled jobs for which they are overqualified, or on welfare benefits. Many parents of autistic children also face financial difficulties as they must often pay for essential support and therapeutic services. Plus, autistics are sometimes not eligible to receive financial aid, and many (as much as 60%) are homeless [8].Dan Aykroyd, comedian and actor: Aykroyd stated he has Asperger's

Bill Cosby born today 1937

OZZY OSBOURNE

I I I I greatly enjoy music referred to as "Metal". One of my favorite artists and groups are Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. The number one Metal song of all time is by him, called "Iron Man". One of my top favorite songs of all time is by him, called "Crazy Train" The number 666 plays a prominent role in many heavy metal bands and songs. I own the record album show on the left.

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Apparently, I have nothing to worry about concerning the transmission of my 1999 Ford Escort. Since it has 68,000 miles on it, and I use it 1200 miles per year, at a longevity of 136,000 miles, it will last me until I am age 104! Otherwise, my choice is the Toyota Rav 4 shown below.
Small sport-utility vehicles
Toyota RAV4 Limited (V6)
$30,328 Agility, fuel economy, rear-seat room, access, controls, refined and quick V6 powertrain.

Birthdays and strange Florida

The best card ever sent me was from my mother. It said it was a birthday wish from America's Favorite Rock Group. Inside it had the four presidents from Mt. Rushmore. It was very appropriate since my birthday is 2/21. George Washington's is 2/22, and Abraham Lincoln's is on 2/12. Also, I enjoy music from "Rock groups".

July 4 is the birthday of this country! I purchased and gave a digital programmable slow cooker to introduced me to, and gave me a crock pot. It is such a clever and convenient device! introduced me to so many things that people have taken for granted for decades.

My favorite dentist of my life is here in Lake Mary. He introduced me for the first time to dental floss! He told me what it is for, and how to use it. I am trying to floss more regularly. His partner told me that I should brush my teeth twice a day. I plan to do these activities, since I do not enjoy root canals, and having to get dental work.

There are these plastic pipes all over here in Florida. They stick out of the ground, and spray water, often along sidewalks. They easily and often break, creating geysers that waste much water. These sprinklers make me soaking wet when I walk to my door, or cause me to walk in the street where cars can hit and kill me. These sprinklers have also cut off all of the flower heads of the many marigold plants I purchase and planted from Home Depot. These, and my tulips are now all dead. I purchased these foam tubes from Home Depot. They are designed to go around pipes. I put them around all of the pipes that surround my windows, condo, and sidewalks. Now when the water is turned on, the water is sprayed onto my windows or walls. Life is easier now.

Sidewalks here end suddenly in the middle of nowhere, or are surrounded by water sprayers. There is no shoulder along the busy highway to my employer. Therefore, I drive against traffic in the same lane as the cars. I watch to make sure they swerve over to avoid hitting me. The chances are that I would not be killed instantly. I would rather work and earn money, than suffer pain and deprivation in a hospital. Oh, by the way, I earned my third earnings increase! With all this extra money I saved up from this, I purchased a US flag umbrella today!

Each year, a poll is taken by classic Rock music stations as to the 400 favorite classic Rock tunes. They are then played on July 4th, consecutively in a count down. This year, the number one song was my favorite song! It is Rock And Roll by Led Zeppelin! I want this song played at my funeral, and the lyrics "Its been a long lonely lonely lonely lonely lonely time" put on my tombstone. "Its been a long time, been a long time, been a long lonely...."

My 1999 Ford Escort has almost 70k miles. Historically, this is when they need a new transmission. The car is too low, small, difficult and unpleasant to get into and out of. I drive three miles each day for thirty minutes. I want a compact SUV like a Toyota Rav 4. Should I sell my sedan and buy a new SUV?

Amira's

I celebrated Birthday of tomorrow, today. introduced me to what is now my most favorite restaurant anywhere, ever! Come visit and experience Amira's. It is located in Altamonte Springs, Florida. There may be other places in Florida worth visiting as well.

Rants

I finally figured out my best answer to the following question:

Question: Why do you not have or want children?

Answer: I do not need any more parasites.

Parasites include micro organisms in my body, the United States government, and the unscrupulous people stealing 1.5 billion dollars from us (the U.S.) by way of Katrina "aid". I am grateful for not having to serve in the military or work for "my" "government". I oppose a bill making the "desecration" of the United States Flag a crime. It is unconstitutional. Defining Marriage as requiring opposite sexes is unconstitutional. I support my favorite newspaper: The New York Times. They have done nothing wrong. That Bush asshole in the whitehouse and his Republican thug friends are perpetuating the exercises of tyrants though out thousands of years of "civilizations". "Some people are more equal than others" - George Orwell, Animal Farm. Today, the pigs are the republicans. They are not elephants. Our rights, freedoms, and powers are being taken away. This is their philosophy: Support Corporation managers, persecute the small business owners, tax the workers, and send the young and poor for slaughter. Kill everyone and go to war with every country who prevents or interferes with the rich from gaining more power and wealth. If this country is not destroyed by other countries soon, we, the people, should overthrow our government. Rush Limbaugh is a drug addict. Jerry Fauldwell is a racist bigot. Christian leaders abuse children. Michael Moore and Howard Stern are not guilty of any of these crimes. Howard is Liberal Jewish entrepreneur.

Sibling + Spouse 1968 to 2006

Today is anniversary number 38

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Plainview

I have four (4) friends outside of Florida. They all have some connection to Plainview in New York. They either live there now, grew up there, or have worked there. I have been in person with all of them in Plainview. One grew up in Syosset like me, but we did not meet then. One grew up in the next town of Plainview, but we did not meet then. One lives in Plainview now, but was not when I was in Syosset. Still another has been a friend of mine since I lived in Syosset. Most of them have been mentioned in this site before. Three of them are Jewish. The fourth lives with a Jew. They include Donna and Michael from 1999, and Nancy from 2002. After the thirty years of our acquaintance, I have talked with one of them for the last indefinite time, today.

My Postage Stamp

How many of these actual genuine legal US postage stamps would you like to purchase?

My Symbol

I'm not rude, hyper, shy, retarted, lazy, psychotic, or evil. I have Autism, just as Albert Einstein did.

Originaly published 5/25/06 7:41 pm

Edith Miriam Lerner 1918 - 2002

These are photographs of my Mother Edith Miriam, and her Mother Ana Aranow, in 1942. I am named after Ana, years after she passed away. My Mother was born on this day in 1918. I was born in 1958.

Empathetic, Altruistic, compassionate, concerned, and relentless are some words that best help to exemplify Edith Miriam Lerner. I have known no other person in this universe that has personified these qualities more. She prided herself at being sharp and lucid, and was never otherwise. I have no other personality, spirit, or being that loves me more than my mother of whom I am telling you about now. She is my greatest advocate and supporter by far, ever.

Edith Miriam Aronow Lerner made the transition from her physical body to her current existence, at about 8pm, on the day corresponding to Thursday, September 19, 2002. She communicated to me telepathically while I was just starting to watch an anticipated TV show of Big Brother. She told us of this predicted date four days prior. She has made the transition with her mother Ana. I have nobody else in my life with such warmth and caring. I have felt such a special warm and unique soul connection with her. It would be a much warmer and caring world if more people were like her. She is and forever will be, my greatest friend.

Richard & Lois 1971

Thirty Five (35) Years!

Prince Roger Nelson born 1958

An influential star of the 1980s, Prince wrote and produced funky pop songs that had cross-genre appeal, including the top-sellers 1999, When Doves Cry and Kiss. He became known as something of an eccentric genius: he dressed in high heels and finery and was so multitalented that on many songs he played all the instruments himself. His reputation for independent thinking was reinforced in the 1990s, when he changed his name to The Artist Formerly Known As Prince (or TAFKAP), then to an unpronounceable symbol (reproduced on the Web as O(+>), and finally (in 2000) back to Prince. He has continued to write and perform, operating out of his Minneapolis home base, called Paisley Park Studios. His 2004 album, Musicology, was hailed as a "comeback," and included the song "Call My Name," which earned him a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. Prince's albums include 1999 (1983), Purple Rain (1984), Lovesexy (1988), Newpower Soul (1998) and Musicology (2004). He also starred in the 1984 feature film Purple Rain. Prince was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Andrew Lerner, also born in 1958 is the artist known as &.

Diet Revised

I am well today! This paragraph describes my diet, regarding its restrictions, and my preferences. I do not eat any pork products or seafood. I prefer kosher meats when available, and like to avoid dairy with meat. I need to limit myself to beverages that do not contain carbonation, caffeine, fruit juice, and alcohol. As much as possible, it is best that I only have dairy that is lactose-free. I only drink orange juice that is low acid. I have GERD, irritable bowl, and am slightly lactose intolerant. I make exceptions for ice cream, flavored yogurt, and anything chocolate. I love pasta, rice, potatoes, and anything made with tomatoes or potatoes. Southern Italian is my favorite cuisine. My favorite cooked vegetables are potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, peas, and lima beans. I hate asparagus and spinach. My favorite fruits are pineapple, banana and food made with strawberry, peach, and cherry. I hate raspberry, blueberry, and cranberry. I prefer Chicken, Turkey, and occasionally beef (especially kosher corned beef). My favorite foods are lasagna, chocolate ice cream, chocolate fudge, chocolate chips, chocolate fudge brownie, and peanut butter with strawberry preserves. My favorite beverage is filtered water, or non-caffeinated plain ice tea with Splenda. Salsa is my favorite condiment. What say you? I'd like to know.

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666

June 6, 2006
Because the date for June 6, 2006 is abbreviated as 06/06/06, it has attracted attention as a day that may have some connection to the Mark of the Beast. The date 06/06/06 happens every 100 years. Among the events scheduled for that day: The Omen, a remake of the 1976 movie The Omen that deals with the birth of the Antichrist, will open; and the heavy metal band Slayer starts off their Unholy Alliance Tour on this date as well and AFI's new album will be released.
It should be noted that the number of the beast is 666, not 6606 (or 060606). Therefore, the date June 6, 2006 has no more in common with the number of the beast than June 6, 1996 (6696) or June 6, 1946 (6646). Furthermore, at no point in the Christian bible is any connection made between 666 and a date - particularly not a date in a calendar that was not in use at the time.
Nevertheless, many are celebrating this day as The Day of the Beast. In Atlanta, Georgia, the Little 5 Points Rockstar Orchestra will perform *'666: a Tribute to the Devil and Heavy Metal, a dramatic rendition of Iron Maiden's Number of the Beast.' Also, the GNAA will be releasing the new version of their popular open source trolling utility Last Measure. The day has also been proclaimed as a holiday for fans of the heavy metal genre, as the number 666 plays a prominent role in many heavy metal bands and songs.

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