This is a link to the Georgia O’Keefe special exhibit at the Brooklyn museum that I went to earlier this month.
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Stephen and I are the Perfect Match! ♡ ♡ My brother Stephen is an Awesome Autism Guy! ! ♡
Share Your World – January 23, 2017
Share Your World – January 23, 2017
Share Your World – January 23, 2017
Do you prefer juice or fruit?
A difficult choice. Juice is more convenient because you can carry a bottle of juice with you and it is not messy to eat whereas with fresh fruit you’re peeling the fruit and creating a mess. On the other hand obviously fresh fruit is better because sugar is added to most juices unless you do home juicing of fresh fruit but that too is time consuming. So I’d say juice on the job ~~ fresh fruit at home.
Did you grow up in a small or big town? Did you like it?
Big Town. The Big Apple. Yes I Love it. When I was younger and my Maternal Grandmother and Aunts were alive I used to visit them in Dayton, Ohio. Talk about boring. No I could never live in a rural or suburban community where there is nothing to do and you must drive everywhere. Despite my complaints about the New York City MTA for Non-Drivers like me our Transit system makes New York an excellent place to live.
If you were to paint a picture of your childhood, what colors would you use?
All the Colors of the Rainbow because for me childhood was pretty much carefree. Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange… anything bright. It is only when I got to adulthood that things became murky grays and muddiness.
Ways to Relax List: Make a list of what relaxes you and helps you feel calm.
SLEEP!!!!!
Spending time with my brother Stephen who is an Awesome Autism Guy!! Hooray!!
DeBorah & Stephen 1961
Time with my cat Sylvester.
Sylvester Cat Yoga Pose
Sylvester Cat Yoga on the bed
Sylvester aka Undercover Kitty
Sylvester on Rumpled Bed
Sylvester in my old Laundry Bag
Sylvester Bright Eyes
Writing.
Photography in good weather.
Listening to music.
Watching videos/films/movies on Netflix and YouTube.
Going to any of New York City’s Botanic Gardens when the weather is good.
Hanging out in Central Park.
Spending time exploring the streets, places and faces of Harlem my Dad’s birthplace and where he grew up. Also one of the greatest and best Black History spots!!
Attending Cultural Events in New York.
Going to the beach even though I have not done this in years. With my work schedule virtually no time.
Visiting Museums other than the one that I work for!
Reading even though I’ve had to cut back because of problems with my eyesight.
Optional Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?
Passed an exam and obtained a license required for my job.
As for the upcoming week perhaps I can go back to getting my B 12 shots. I had to stop because of meetings with my brother Stephen’s Group Home/Residence and his training center, then last Friday I had to take that professional exam. Since not receiving my B 12 shots I’ve noticed I’ve been more tired. Self-care is so difficult because with my long hours at work and caring for Stephen my needs fall to the bottom of the list. Of course as you all know I Love my brother Stephen more than anything so I’m willing to sacrifice my time for his. He is more important. I always wonder about these folks who talk about Self-Care. They must not work, be retired, or are self-employed or just filthy rich!!
Picture courtesy of Cee Neuner!! ❤
Together ~~ Super Siblings
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Sep 17, 2016
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Together
Had an fabulous fantastic weekend with my brother Stephen. Yesterday we both got hair cuts from Mel the Barber who is not only a great barber but a great guy. Stephen also received a shave from Mel, a small matter as Stephen only has a goatee and mustache.
My brother Stephen has smooth skin and really does not have much facial hair.
Stephen enjoys sitting in the back yard just relaxing. We got in our exercise walk where I stopped by an excellent store where you can get many items for low prices. Purchased underwear, undershirts, socks and slippers for Stephen.
Prior to his home visit this weekend I had already gotten him a spiffy hat, some Spider-Man socks and a few other items. I also spent money on Halloween costumes for both Stephen and me. So next month Stephen will either be Spider-Man or a Knight. The only thing I forgot was to buy him a belt but I will do it later on this week.
Today we went to one of our favorite places the Brooklyn Museum where we explored the various exhibits. They were setting up for a Wedding so some exhibits were closed however we still had an enjoyable time together.
Then back onto the subway and off to Franklin Avenue for more shopping. Stephen needed a new backpack and of course Big Sister was there to fulfill his needs. Since today was pretty hot we stopped for ice cream. Then back inside home where Stephen indulged his taste for horror movies!!
Stephen is the reason that I work overtime. My desire is to give him the best Life possible so I will endure the pain of standing for hours on end to ensure his happiness.
You may wonder or be asking yourself doesn’t Stephen get SSI (Social Security) and a clothing allowance? The answer to your question is Yes Stephen does received Social Security and a clothing allotment allowance. Why he comes to my house sometimes looking like the Rag Pickers son is beyond me, however I will be having a discussion with both the Director and Manager of his group home. I do see that they buy him some shirts, pants (that usually don’t fit well) and sneakers but I know that they can do a better job.
Anytime you live in any institutional environment there will be some theft however I am not working hours and hours of pain inducing standing overtime to supply someone else with the clothing, bags and other items I buy for Stephen on a monthly basis.
When Stephen comes over for a home visit I give him my bedroom and I crash on the sofa downstairs. He will watch movies on my Kindle Fire while I relax or prepare meals downstairs. Stephen always had a habit of looking for me and making sure that I was close by no matter where we were but in the last few years he will done the stairs just to sit by me on the sofa. He likes to be close to me. The Love is there and it shows. Especially since it is only the two of us. All of our immediate family have died so we both treasure our time with each other.
The Most Important thing in my Life is for us to be Together! Super Siblings Forever!! An Amazing Sibling Team for Eternity!!
Stephen Vincent Palmer ~~ An Amazing Awesome Autism Guy!!
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She Gazes into the Past while Contemplating the Future.
Goddess of Memory gazes at her past.
Memory: on stone but never in stone.
Memory Descripton
Memory
Memories of the Past Predict the Future
Share Your World – 2016 Week 32
Share Your World – 2016 Week 32
Share Your World – 2016 Week 32
With your answers, please remember we are in the SYW world which may not always match our reality.
If you could have an endless supply of any food, what would you get?
CHOCOLATE!! WHAT?!! WAIT??!! Not a food you say?!! Well it should be!! Alright for all you veggies and greenies out there I Absolutely Love cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and broccoli!! I also enjoy eating most fruits except citrus.
What is the worst thing you ate this last recently?
Probably anything featured at the Staff Cafe on my job!!
You are comfortable doing nothing? For long stretches of time?
Yes! Love doing nothing. Can’t wait until I retire so I can do more of nothing.
List of Jobs You Think You Might Enjoy: Even if you aren’t thinking about a career change, it can be fun to think of other jobs you might enjoy.
Mattress Tester. No wait! That’s not a real job. LOL!! But it should be!
Working with the developmentally/intellectually disabled. Assisting them in bringing out their artistic capabilities.
Roving Photography in New York. A kind of a Regional Charles Kuralt and Famous African-American Author & Sociologist Zora Neale Hurston. I would Love to get or have a well-paid position chronicling the Lives, Times, Customs, Rituals and Traditions of my fellow New Yorkers then expand to the rest of the USA.
Me, my camera and my notebook plus a dedicated van driver to drive me to and fro around the five boroughs and into the Tri-State area.
Calling on ALL Local/Regional New York City newspapers!! Are you Listening?!! Here I am ready, willing and able to work!!
On the Road-CBS with Charles Kuralt interview of David Goodwine Sr of Fort Motte
Thanksgiving In Prairie Mississippi
Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?
Spending time with Stephen enjoying the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. We also met up with a friend of mine whom I had not seen in a long time while we were at the Brooklyn Museum.
Stephen’s Photo-Collage Art Project
Stephen’s Photo-Collage Art Project
Stephen and I have been working on this project since March. It is ongoing as Stephen can only be with me either during my vacation or when I can get extra days away from work. For safety I cut out the images and Stephen strategically places them on the canvas. We are two Artists working together, channeling our mutual sibling creativity to provide more beauty in the world. I believe Stephen’s Autism gives him special talents and abilities which he expresses in his own unique way. I don’t really care too much for labels but I suppose Stephen’s creations can be put within the category of Folk Art or Outsider Art.
One day with God’s grace, guidance and providence I would like to bring more Art projects and programs to adults with Autism. I think society and the media has such a narrow view of individuals with Autism and my goal is to show them in a different light. I’ve already developed a photography program which I hope will be accepted by agencies that provide services for developmentally disabled adults.
I feel partnerships with small local neighborhood museums and art galleries would be more than willing to showcase artworks from adult developmentally disabled artists. So far I’ve not been able to get buy-in from the organizations that serve the developmentally/intellectually disabled communities but perhaps one day God will open doors for me and Stephen. I have many hopes, dreams and goals but it looks like they will have to wait until I retire in summer 2018. In the meantime I will continue to encouragement, support and showcase my brother Stephen’s art.
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