Asparagus Syndrome

Asparagus Syndrome is having the complete revulsion of seeing and smelling asparagus. Those with A. S. would rather be imprisoned with non-stop Bruce Springstein music for a week than eat one bite of the avoided vegetable.
AssBurgers: 1) This does not refer to beef patties between two buns. The picture at left appears to be a woman lying on a beach with only a pink swimsuit top.
2) False self-diagnosis of High-functioning Autism (asperger's syndrome), mostly used by internet-addicted users with limited social skills.

Adam: &REW ReviEW

ADAMREW: Often, during a good movie, I identify with, will feel like, and or even become the main character. In Adam, I "AM" the main character. I would prefer the name be called &rew or Aspie. However, at the end of the movie, you will see the reason for this name. As an Aspie, I will review this film from my perspective, with what I share in common with the Adam character. Adam 2009 at least met my expectations. It is a well done representation, and accurate portrayal of an Aspie. It does a successful job introducing typical people to us invisibles, who are intolerantly discriminated against. People with Aspergers Syndrome, were never in a closet. Thanks to this motion picture, they will now be more visible, and treated with the same respect and consideration that others are.

Many of the ASpects and frustrations of Aspies are brought to light. AS an ASpie introduction, this presentation was well done. Many of the situations and symptoms would vary by age and individual with A.S. I identified with many of those that were represented or documented. Except for kissing, I could not be more pleased with this introduction of us "aliens", aclimating to your strange world of NTs.

Many scenes were too subtle for NT reviewers to understand. They viewed them as extraneous or uneven. Even the unexpected ending seems an attempt to help you feel the frustration that we feel. In large part, the parallel story demonstrates the phoniness, dishonesty, and infidelity of typical people. I was surprised or disappointed that Star Trek or Mr. Spock was not mentioned. However, even many of the setting parameters matched my own real life. These would be NYC, Queens, apartment rental, new partner, science, space, electronics, computer, creativity, abuse by police, death of parents, job loss, and changing states.

The loss of job represents the intolerance, insensativity and discrimination that Aspies constantly have to contend with. The electronic voice represents stubborn creative independence. Also, this demonstrates inordinate attention to detail, and the inability to see the big picture. The space suit represents how logic does not address what might be socially inappropriate. The bed/interview dialog showed self-absorption. This is without question, the most treasured movie of my life. I definitely encourage everyone to see this picture!

Aug. 31 History:
1918 Alan Jay Lerner, son of the founder of Lerner stores, is born today. 1958 &rew Lerner's mother was born in 1918. A. J. Lerner will go on to become a Broadway lyricist and collaborate with Frederick Loewe on such Broadway classics as Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, and Camelot. Together they also wrote the score for the 1958 Academy Award-winning film, "Gigi."

Adam DAY!

Exactly one month later to the day, another awaited movie that personifies me, is watched. It was once again in large luxurious vacant auditorium. This time,
Adam was seen!

This movie is the most anticipated film ever! It is the first major motion picture to portray an individual like myself. Until 2006, I frustratingly wondered what disadvantaged superior alien species I am. Now, world awareness is finally being brought to us Aspies!

2 Adult tickets to: Adam (PG-13) Sunday, August 30, 2009, 9:45pm, $22.00 Cinema Theater: Regal Winter Park Village, 20510 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, 407-628-0035

After P. F. Changs, and Adam, this was another perfect day, on the 30th, with partner.

&rew review is coming soon.

1958: Michael Joseph Jackson

Ted Kennedy, who recently died, is buried today. Yet Michael Jackson has not been buried yet. He would be age 51 today like me.

NASA (1958) decided to call the station’s new treadmill the “Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill,” or the acronym C.O.L.B.E.R.T. Sunita Williams announced this on the Colbert Report. “Colbert” technically won the online poll, and NASA has a sense of humor.

By JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press Writer Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press Writer – WASHINGTON – In a chilling forecast, the White House is predicting a 10-year federal deficit of $9 trillion — more than the sum of all previous deficits since America's founding. And it says by the next decade's end the national debt will equal three-quarters of the entire U.S. economy.

asperger's syndrome

Tony Attwood: From my clinical experience I consider that children and adults with Aspergers Syndrome have a different, not defective, way of thinking.The person usually has a strong desire to seek knowledge, truth and perfection with a different set of priorities than would be expected with other people. There is also a different perception of situations and sensory experiences. The overriding priority may be to solve a problem rather than satisfy the social or emotional needs of others.The person values being creative rather than co-operative.The person with Aspergers syndrome may perceive errors that are not apparent to others, giving considerable attention to detail, rather than noticing the “big picture”.The person is usually renowned for being direct, speaking their mind and being honest and determined and having a strong sense of social justice.The person may actively seek and enjoy solitude, be a loyal friend and have a distinct sense of humour.However, the person with Aspergers Syndrome can have difficulty with the management and expression of emotions.Children and adults with Aspergers syndrome may have levels of anxiety, sadness or anger that indicate a secondary mood disorder. There may also be problems expressing the degree of love and affection expected by others. Fortunately, we now have successful psychological treatment programs to help manage and express emotions.

Quiz

1) What character do I use as part of my name? a) The letter A.
b) An ampersand. c) I use a 3 instead of an E. d) I put an "&" instead of "An". e) The pound sign.

2) What is my favorite pizza topping? a) Ham b) sausage c) bacon d) Pineapple e) Peperoni

3) Which of the following do not define me? a) I am the A in LeArner. b) I can understand subtle messages in eyes & gestures. c) I use the Aspie operating system. d) ALtERNativE Reasoning. e) I found love in Florida, and by adding a "_ve" below it.

4) Which musical artist or group do I not like? a) Linkin Park b) Korn c) Pearl Jam d) Disturbed e) The Carpenters

5) How many employers have I had in my life? a) Three. b) 52 c) 13 d) 33 e) 47

6) Which of the following are true? a) I met Dick Clark, Henny Youngman, & Andy Rooney. b) My family was the original owners of Lerner Shops. c) The Playwright Alan J. Lerner was my great Uncle. d) I once earned $40K/year as a COBOL programmer. e) I was in a Star Trek Deep Space Nine episode.

7) Which statement is false? a) I oppose capital punishment. b) I am pro-choice in regards to abortion. c) Homosexuality is a normal and natural part of life d) Prostitution should be legalized e) The public sale of firearms should be banned.

8) At a party, what would I probably be doing? a) Dancing. b) Drinking beer. c) Watching the football game on the big screen TV. d) Staying in the computer room. e) Socializing with new people.

9) What is my favorite holiday? a) Christmas. b) Election Day. c) New Years Day. d) Ground Hog Day. e) Halloween.

10) My least favorite vegetable is a) Peas. b) Tomatoes. c) Potatoes. d) Broccoli. e) Asparagus.

Earth from Space

For a closer look at Florida, click on the title above.
Donations to Good Will 8/15/09
George Forman grills: 2 = Champ and medium size. 11 forks from K-Mart, Rubbermaid food storage containers.
Clothing: 5 pants, 2 shorts, 3 sleep pants, 1 sleep shirt, 1 sweatshirt Chemical Bank, 2 long sleeve T-shirts, 1 XXL T-shirt Alan D, boxer, brief, swimsuit Adidas, Woman top, 2 tall long-sleeve non-collar shirts. Golf shirts: 1 tall black, 2 navy blue B,B&B with patches of Led Zeppelin and Star Trek fan club, 5 Gateway with patches of USA flag, 1 Gateway with my old logo ironed on, 2 blue The Wiz. Other shirts and socks were recycled. The TV and Mirror were sold for $35 + $10. My entire wardrobe, and kitchen appliances were replaced with brand new. All the above are very rare major events.

Adam Movie Interview

Please click here, and every title. This film is a romantic comedy in which boy meets girl. All relationships have their unexpected challenges and their surprising awkwardnesses. In Adam, boy turns out to have Asperger's syndrome. People with that high-functioning variant of autism are often highly intelligent and verbally gifted, but socially off-balance. They can have trouble reading the emotional cues given off by the people they're talking to. AS an ASpie, I'm thrilled to find a major movie about Aspie for greater awareness. My definitions of Aspie are: A Lerner is in ALtERNativE Reasoning, with Aspie operating system. I'm &rew, found A in Lerner, and love in FLorida by putting _ve below.The movie Opens: August 29, in Orlando!

Logo design for BSTP Inc.

This is my latest logo design. A logo was requested by Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol, Inc. This is my submission. It is an original design and creation by &rew Lerner.
What is your opinion and reaction? I would like to know. Please check the boxes below that represent you, and or click on reactions, feedback, or comments below. Click on my card above.
The response from BSTP was "Thank you for your submission. As I wrote before, we had closed out this project but I sent your entry to the board anyway. They appreciate your efforts but have decided to stick with the design already selected.

A Perfect Day.

Today was the most extraordinary day of my life. I have boldly gone where I have never been before. Partner, Costco, King quilt, snap boxes, towels, Big & Tall store, $364, shirts, pants, sleeper, shoes, size 15EEEE, socks, tie, belt, $5 coupon, Bahama Breeze, chocolate moose brownie, mug, take home chicken, Outstanding restaurant, Orlando, first, parking garage, Plaza Cafe Cinema, first, Star Trek, last showing, birth of Kirk, Sabotage by the Beastie Boys, Emotional Overload, Missed a portion, empty theater with luxurious leather seating, Outstanding movie theater manager, passes.
Continuing Mission of Un-boldly Re-visiting:
Star Trek (2009): Much better than my expectations. Just when I thought digging up graves has finally stopped, there is reincarnation on a different time-line. How foolish of me. Turns this franchise to a never ending genre, along with Superman and Batman. It is changing direction to an action adventure thriller with non-stop special visuals. The Next Generation and Voyager refined and polished the original cerebral concept with few special effects. 2009 tugs at Treker's heart strings, and introduces a still yet new next future generation of the classic characters. They were personified with perfection. Infusion of hard rock by the Beastie Boys was brilliant and awesome. This movie has everything for everyone. Expect sequels and re-makes forever. I wish all of the rights to all the series's and movies would be exclusively shown on a new "Star Trek" channel.
(Beastie Boys make frequent references to Star Trek)

Aspie Movie: Adam

If you've ever had the experience of speaking with a person who has no interest in anything about you but who delivers extended monologues about his or her own passions, you probably would not consider this person to be anything but a bore. The monotone monologist may be an Aspie. Asperger's Syndrome, an emotional condition that leads its often bright victims to be so unable to "read" the minds of others that they can talk on and on about train schedules, major-league baseball statistics and the universe as a whole, gives impetus to Max Mayer's sophomore film "Adam."

Thank goodness that "Adam," though centering on the title character's emotional immaturity, is not a disease-of-the-week Hallmark presentation but an often funny as well as melancholic look into an improbably romantic relationship. Unlike the typical trajectory of romantic comedies, the parties do not follow the tired formula of being kept apart throughout the story until they bond happily in the conclusion. "Adam" is a solidly-written tale acted with particular grace by Hugh Dancy. Reviewed for Arizona Reporter by Harvey Karten. Grade: B+ Cast: Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne, Peter Gallagher, Amy Irving, Frankie Faison, Mark Linn-Baker. Opens: August 29, in Orlando!

Please click for the full review. You can also find it, and a link, on the lower left of this page, under &rew Learnings. Being There and Groundhog Day* are two of my all-time favorite movies. I identified so much with the main characters. Mar & I are very exited about this first major Aspie movie! It is so much like us! MAR & I are in Lake MARy, getting MARried, but not in MARch, or on *2/2.

I am thrilled to find out a movie is coming out about Aspie. I am 51, and finally know the name is Aspie in 2006! I am not alone. I am so happy, that greater awareness, is finally brought, about Aspies, in a major motion picture! AS an ASpie, I am hyperlexic, and love constantly playing with words. My definition of Aspie, has my name in it! A Lerner is in ALtERNativE Reasoning, which defines myself, and Aspies. I also created this definition, of how, it is not like YOU think: Aspie operating system. I am &rew, putting A into Lerner, and found love in...
FLOrida
_VE
AS an ASpie, I'm thrilled to find out a movie is coming out about Aspie. I am 51, and finally diagnosed that my name is Aspie in 2006! I am so happy that greater awareness is finally brought about Aspie in a major motion picture! AS an ASpie, I am hyperlexic, and love constantly playing with words. My definition of Aspie, has my name in it! A Lerner is in ALtERNativE Reasoning, which defines myself and Aspies. I also created this definition of how it is not like YOU think: Aspie operating system = A.LtERNativE Reasoning. I am &rew, put A in Lerner and love in
FLOrida
_VE

Lake MARy

The biannual rankings are in and CNN/Money Magazine continues to rank Lake Mary as the #1 small town in Florida in which to live. Why? Despite many challenges related to the economy to include a declining real estate market, Lake Mary has never lost its focus of promoting a sense of community where people can live, work and play in a safe and friendly environment...that's part of the reason Lake Mary is still one of the fastest growing areas in Central Florida. Located approximately 18 miles north of Orlando just off Interstate 4, the City continues to be a choice location for high tech businesses, many of which spend considerable time and money searching for the right place. Among other things Lake Mary is known for its well planned residential communities, excellent schools, prominent businesses including outstanding restaurants, and a variety of shopping opportunities.

The crime rate in Lake Mary is one of the lowest in Florida thanks to our pro-active, community based Police Department. On the fire side, we have a skilled Fire Department ready to deal with any emergency including rapid response and rescue. Our Parks and Recreation facilities are not only beautifully maintained, but offer something for everyone. The bottom line is that Lake Mary has all the conveniences of Orlando without the traffic!

MAR & I are in Lake MARy, getting MARried, but not in MARch.

Search AND Sight

Use my new feature! I have put a new search box in the left column, at the top! Now you can more conveniently find all my postings on a subject of your choice! By typing in one or more words, you can find all occurrences in this site! Search and Sight = Find and see = Search ANDrew Sight = Search my site! Type a word in the box now, and search! Examples: Employment, Mother, shirt, music, movie, Lake Mary, food, design.

LernerDesign is now LernerGraphics

www.LernerDesign.com is now www.LernerGraphics.com

Andrew Werdna

Andrew spelled backwards is werdna. Werdna sounds like Lerner. Werd sounds like word, but it is not a word. Have you "lerned" a new "werd" today? Werdna is an evil wizard in the computer role playing game named Wizardry.

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The Mar Age

This posting is intended to clarify any misunderstandings of the last "Mar" posting. Please visit this posting frequently for updates in black. I was first married from 7/18/92 - 5/9/03. I refer to those as the "Laurie Years". "Mar Age" is referring my current relationship and the subject of our marriage. Marriage to me is an official commitment to an exclusive indefinite relationship. Mar is the person I want to do this with. We love, value, and cherish each other.

As an NT, marriage has an emotional importance to Mar. She also wants a wedding, as that brings her joy and does have meaning to her and family. I am learning that this love relationship is not quantifiable. For this reason I want to give and tolerate these two events, and give her a ring. This, and the ceremony are more symbolic and or romantic, rather that religious, spiritual, or legal. The ring will also communicate to others of her pride and commitment to me. Communication, rather than tradition, is important to me. Click here for how I feel about weddings.

I sold my homes, and moved from NYC to FL, for increased quality of living that is much better suited for my lifestyle. I am also saving a bunch of money on my car insurance. Due to my financial and Aspie situation, I purchased a home with getting a roommate in mind. Ideally, I would use this as a vehicle to find a mate, or at least a companion and or friend. My plan, work, decisions, and executions were very successful. I am proud of my enviable achievements.

I am grateful to Mar for her great love, respect, pleasure and care that she gives me. I never had someone in my life who understands herself, NTs, and who also has great capacity to express herself and to discuss emotional issues in an intellectual manner. I have always craved a guide and lieson in this alien NT world. This is reason to marry Mar.

I have been writing of my quandary in this ironic situation I find myself in. When I am facetious, I am sometimes misunderstood. I mean no offence. Mar has been my Tenant, Roommate, and source of rental income. Is eviction no longer an option? What happens when the term of our rental agreement is over? Do I divorce her if she does not pay me rent? Should I pay it if she can not? Does she become a co-Landlord? Does marriage violate or nullify the roommate agreement? Must we continue to restrict ourselves to our assigned rooms? We currently refer to another as our "Partner".

Mar has helped me make my very first home here. I am very happy with the choices I have made with her sister's help. I now have my first dining room set, and know how to furnish a living room. Her sister facilitated the furniture and furnishings that I needed and wanted for many years. My home now reflects my taste and style. I am proud of the great work I have been doing for myself. My furniture meets my specifications and standards. I wanted and needed a new EC for my the new TV that I demanded. I finally have the dining set that I needed and wanted, and serves my needs. My decisions are only my own. I am now in Lake Mary during the Mar Age.

Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)
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Head Quotes

"Aspie vindicates me on guilt charges." - &rew Lerner
"Aspies can not be assimilated". - &rew Lerner
"Don't assume. I'm Aspie." - &rew Lerner
Sarah Palin resigning as Alaska governor - AP
GOP continues to suffer.
Mar has 3 CRTs, EC, and Internet connected.
Giant flag planned for inaugural display.
Marriage plan and huge purchases made while unemployed.
People born in 1958 are dying at age 50.
C@ name changing to Colbert Nation Lerner.
"K9 refers to a dog, and cats do not have 9 lives."

MARriage 2.0 = 02.02.2010 CE

The legal contract of "Mar" and &rew is planned to be executed on February 02, 2010 of the common era. Consequently, my partner's name will change to Mar Lerner. I am devoid of romance, and not exited. Marriage to me, has never been something I needed, wanted and has little meaning. It is an event to be put in the task list and calender of my Palm Phone PDA. However it gives Mar comfort, security and happiness. It gives her Sister and Niece tremendous excitement, happiness, and the joyful opportunity to plan this gay social event. This is fine since I care little for social events, and find them to be a depressing and unpleasant chore.

We met on the Internet, and by our then common employer for Roommate reasons. I have been good at choosing excellent Roommates. A risk of this is, she may fall in love with and marry me. Eviction is then not possible. Moving out is not an option since I am the landlord. Thoughts turned to marriage after I was laid off. Being unemployed is an ironic time for marriage, and an expensive comprehensive re-furnishing of my home. However, if my COBRA runs out, I can be covered under my wife's coverage! Whether I will save a whole bunch of money on my car insurance after marriage, remains to be seen. Mar also wants me buy a circular piece of metal for her finger.

This merger announcement is exclusive to the Internet via facebook and blogspot. Merger 1 took place in the Star Trek universe. Being engaged to her reminds me of Jean-Luc Picard, when he says "Engage" and "Resistance is futile. We will be assimilated." "As an Aspie, I can not be assimilated." Also, I am Agnostic. Bill Mahr is the name that comes to mind when I use "Mar" to describe my roommate or partner. I identify with him more than any other celebrity.

My future spouse may become Jewish, along with the rest of her family. It has been brought to my attention that Jews are not married during the Sabbath. I prefer to start a day with an important event. For this and other reasons, the date has been changed from 01.23 to 01.17 to my favorite day of 02.02.

Mar and I are comfortable, compatible, care for, and enjoy each-others company. It appears that this is the definition of love. Since we are probably going to live with another for the longevity of our lives, marriage does not seem so impractical. It is comforting to know I need not worry about the task of finding a partner.
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The third feedback reaction comments left on this posting were profound and well written. It is of the type that I have been craving for all the years of all my WWW postings. I greatly appreciate it. You can read it by clicking the "Reactions" link below or above. I have been learning of marriage, spirituality, and religion online very recently. I do have emotions. I plan to find vows that accurately and honestly express my feelings and intentions. My pontification of the anonymous contributor leads me to guess someone born in 1958. I will now crave to someday learning the true identity of the author.

I appreciate feedback #4 (why Anonymous?) and the discussion that is ensuing. I will be addressing, in a new post planned for 7/9, a continuing battle that comment #3 illustrates. I am constantly not given enough credit. My intelligence and emotions often exceed other's perceptions.

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Good As You = G.A.Y.

A natural part of every being is sexuality. Each has a personal percentage of sexual desire. Sexual orientation is just as variable. Neither propensity within the scale of Homosexuality or Heterosexuality, or somewhere in the middle is neither bad or good. Everyone is as Good As You. You are Good As You. I am as good as you. We are all G.A.Y. Let us all accept everyone as individuals, be tolerant in variances, and be gay.

Sexual-diversity is not a choice. In a way the "Religious-Right" would have you believe that they are "pro-choice". I disagree with that view of "choice". I also disagree with the view of "right to life". Everyone is an individual, and has a right to choice. A parasite does not have the same rights as an individual. I also disagree with the view that an individual should loose one's individual "right to life", and be put to death. This is despite one's violation of an other's right to to have chosen life. The "religious right" are fundamentally wrong.

Neuro-diversity is not a choice. As an Aspie, I feel more comfortable in a closet, than to be with many people. I frequently come out of my closet with little sex drive. Although Aspie's can make poor parents, and I am grateful not to have children, I predominantly prefer women, and am also heterosexual. Aspie does not mean asexual. There is no cure for Autism just as there is no cure for "homosexuality".

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My &rew view AND sight are empowered by the Aspie operating system. I’m A. Lerner + have Aspergers Syndrome. It’s not like you think. Enlighten yourself to my A.LtERNativE Reasoning, interests, views + experiences. 1/15 are Autistic, + aspire to LeArn what Neuro-Typical assume understood. My processing of stimuli + interaction is "A Lerner" different. Do not be ALien. I am the A in Lerner, Good As You and straight. Please read left, click ALL pictures, underlined, + icon links.

What it is to be me

About what it is to be me (a self-identified Aspie)
by AndyS In Colorado
Sun Jun 14, 2009 at 04:21:10 PM PDT
This is a response to these comments.
I can tell you from personal experience that wide knowledge of the syndrome wasn't established until the 90's.

Be that as it may, I want to address the following hurtful things:
1) People who have Asperger's syndrome are like machines, because they use things like (gasp) logic and are immune to social cues.
2) People who are Aspies are more likely to be atheists, and are like unto machines.
3) That Aspies are identified as being so.

Now I could highlight so many things in the above paragraph as being off-center it isn't even funny. But first, let us start with the symptom list of Asperger's syndrome.
Not pick up on social cues and may lack inborn social skills, such as being able to read others' body language, start or maintain a conversation, and take turns talking.
I can tell you for a fact I had to train myself to see what certain aspects of body language actually mean. I still have difficulty with conversation. If someone says "hey, how 'bout those Mets?" I have no response. I am not interested in sports and my immediate reaction is that I have nothing to contribute to the statement. I have learned, with great difficulty, that when a person says such a thing what they are looking for is not so much a knowledge of the subject matter in question but simple validation and sharing of mutual humanity. Why that took many many years of intensive self training, I have no explanation -- only that it is so.
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Happiness: Democrat Al Franken wins Minn. Senate race, gives Democrats filibuster-proof majority. – Republican Norm Coleman conceded in Minnesota's contested Senate race on Tuesday, hours after a unanimous state Supreme Court ruled the former "Saturday Night Live" comedian should be certified the winner.

By Sandra Pedicini Sentinel Staff Writer June 29, 2009
Two Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants closed last month as their Lake Mary-based parent company struggled with debt and falling revenue.