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...
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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
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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.

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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.

1958 - 2009 Personalities

Billy Mays died today at age 50. The American infomercial salesperson was born in 1958.

Other personalities born in 1958 include: Ellen DeGeneres, Bebe Neuwirth (Frasier), Jamie Lee Curtis, Tim Robbins (The Hudsucker Proxy (set in 1958)), Michael Winslow (Comedian, voice actor), Matt Frewer (Max Headroom), Andie MacDowell, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Annette Bening, Kevin Bacon, Holly Hunter, Alec Baldwin, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jeff Foxworthy, and Sharon Stone.

People from Generation Jones are Jonesers, born between 1954 and 1965. This heretofore lost generation between the Boomers and GenXers, has emerged now as a bona fide distinct generation. The name comes from American slang, jonesing, meaning yearning. Now aged between 42 and 54, they were brought up to believe they could have it all, but found that they couldn't. jonesing: To have a strong need, desire, want, or craving for something. It comes from 'keeping up with the joneses'.... Of or pertaining to Indiana Jones type of behavior. i.e. A strong need or desire to do something adventurous.

Videos

Black Hole Michio Kaku

1958 - 2009 Music

Michael Jackson 1958 - 2009
Madona 1958 -
Prince 1958 -
Other music artists born in 1958:
Joan Jett, Thomas Dolby, Gary Numan (Cars), Eric Singer (Kiss), Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe), Belinda Carlisle (The Go-Go's), Bill Berry + Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Mary Chapin Carpenter (2/21/58), Ice-T, Grandmaster Flash, Andy Gibb 1958 - 1988.

Earlier today, I decided to wear the shirt that is shown on the above left. It has "Mic Jackson" on it. At that time, he was alive. I am still wearing it this late evening. Michael Jackson, now dead, is a kindred spirit. He was deprived of his childhood and his own life, badly treated by his father, misunderstood, lonely, and depressed. I have referred to him as my twin sister. My favorite song by him, which I own on vinyl, is "Beat It". I also enjoy Bad, and Billy Jean. However, his music is not within my genre, which is rock. Other favorite music is from the rock artists (groups) listed above.

Jonesers were given huge expectations as children in the optimistic 1960s, and then confronted with a different reality as they came of age in the pessimistic 1970s, leaving them with a certain unrequited, jonesing quality. The "Peace Sign" and &rew Lerner were created on 2/21/1958.

Costco.com

Samsung LN46B650 46-Inch $1,619.00
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Samsung 46" 1080p LCD HDTV

June 15 - July 5, 2009 = $1,099.99 after $200 off @ Costco.com ! :-(

I lost the opportunity to have saved $520.00! :-(

Free Luggage

2 large suitcases for free! They are matching brown vinyl and blue fabric, with four hard frame sides each. The handles are very comfortable. Both of them have working zippers, and are fully functional. One still has the inner pockets. Purchased in Sears. I have too much luggage, do not travel, and prefer to have space in my closets. The dimensions are 24"x29"x9.25" and 21"x26.25"x9.25". They want to travel. (free) &rew. Click on this picture on the left, and all pictures, for an enlargement! Also, please remember and click on the title of this posting ("Free Luggage") and the titles of all of my postings. This posting's title will search all of the Furniture listings I have in Craigslist.org. I also have postings in the Electronics and Free catagories. Search for "&rew" on Craigslist. To see all that I have sold on Craigslist, and the amounts that I sold them for, please click here. I frequently update older postings using red font like this. What is your reaction to this posting? The suitcases were brought to the Good Will store on 7/8/9.

Questions

Should I look for the same type of work for employment? (click here) Should I instead train for something I enjoy? (click here) Do I have talent in Advertising, marketing, and graphic design? (click here)

My 1999 Escort is too low and too confining for me. I can just barely fit through the door opening. I have to fall down sideways to drop onto the very low seat. It has 72K miles, 10-CD changer and no issues otherwise. It is selling for $5,000.00. My automobile insurance is $500/year. Should I purchase a Toyota RAV 4? (click here) There are government incentives to buy a new vehicle. Should I wait until it is available in a hybrid? (click here) Should I wait until I get a job where I must commute to Miami Florida? (click here)

I have just learned that Fortunoff is now defunct. I am shocked. Fortunoff was liquidated on February 23, 2009. This is the date I was laid off from my last employment. Circuit City was liquidated soon afterward. Both of these businesses have been around since 1922 and 1949. They were my first (1979) and longest (1999) employers! I knew and worked with the original Fortunoff family members! I also worked at these companies that are out of business: Hoffritz for Cutlery, Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co., Chemical Bank, Gateway Country, and The Wiz.

Head

The two two places where the USB ports were removed has fully healed now. You can no longer tell that they were there! My computer breathing apparatus is not as invasive as Darth Vader's in keeping me alive. Please do not forget to click on the title of this and every posting posting of this site. Today's LINK can bring you to my LINKEDIN page.

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Modifications for Additions

May 28, 2009 $590.00 Description Of Work:
Painted my Living room, Dining room, Kitchen and hallway walls latex satin. The Kitchen was painted a different color. The painter removed the cabinets from the Kitchen wall, the 8 doors from the cabinets, and the five panels from the draws. He took them to his shop to sand, prime, and then paint them with an oil base paint. He then put everything back on with all new hinges. As a bonus, He touched up my fireplace black, and the second color, and replaced my light fixture with a chandelier I just purchased.

THOMAS SCOTT took down all five window curtains (I just put up), patched my very many holes from renovations, painted and returned all of the brand new curtains and rods in record time. He moved both my five piece brand new Living room set and five piece brand new Dining Room set. He even moved out the tremendous brand new Armoire out of a tight fit alcove to paint behind it. He moved cabinets at my request to accommodate a new refrigerator. All of the cabinets and draws are beautiful, and so much better than before, they are like new! He made recommendations to do extra work at no additional charge to make things look even better! He is a careful, detail oriented, and experienced professional.

June 05, 2009 $200.00 Description Of Work:
Joe Holmes pulled out my brand new refrigerator, and leveled it. This was to offset the flooring I removed. He repaired my window sill where I removed the marble. He sawed off an half inch from the side of the counter top to accommodate proper door opening. He replaced the baseboard I had removed beyond the refrigerator. He sawed a hole into the back of my brand new Entertainment Center, so I can access the back of my brand new HD 46 TV.

These postings were performed using my brand new HD computer system. It is my first in ten years, and uses the Vista operating system. I function with the Aspie operating system. I purchased a brand new 46 LCD HD TV, SS French door Refrigerator, and Armoire. Each cost about $1700. All of them just barely tightly fit into all their prospective snug alcoves! All of them required removal of inhibiting wood or and moldings!