10K Monkeys & a Camera: Autism Awareness Day

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Autism Awareness Day

I almost missed this one, as it's been another crazy day (in a good way!). Today is World Autism Awareness Day.

Autism is a broad spectrum disorder, and symptoms can range from the subtle to the devastating. Chances are, you know someone whose life has been effected by autism, as the incidence has been rising dramatically in recent years (no one really knows why). For a glimpse into the life of an autistic adult, check out the link recently featured on Tennessee Ticket!

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Hello! I'm Alice, which is my real name (most of the other names here have been changed, though, to protect the innocent). I live in an circa-100-year-old house in downtown Chattanooga, TN with my first husband, G-Dog (who is from New Canaan, CT) and a (possibly autistic) cat named Greta. Our daughter, Emmie, lives nearby, so she pops by regularly to amuse us and/or stir the pot.

I originally hale from Batavia, NY, a quiet little town in rural western New York. G-Dog and I met while attending college in Carlisle, PA, and then moved on to Chapel Hill, NC together before finally settling in Tennessee. Other places we've lived in long enough to have a mailing address include London and San Francisco.

This blog is about a lot of things -- the places I visit, food I cook, people I meet, photos I take, things I read -- with a bit of politics thrown into the mix. I'm a slow food-loving locavore; I enjoy running, biking and hiking; make my own soap, moisturizers and household cleansers; and enjoy sewing, crocheting and playing with textiles).