January 2, 2004
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I have to tell you what my brother in law, Joe told me. First, a little background.
Joe is 58 years old and is autistic ... he's got the mental capacity of an 11 year old, but he lives on his own in this thing called "Project Independance." He's awesome ... no bullshit with this guy, he's set in his ways and he's really funny ... not on purpose, mind you, but just hilarious.
So he calls me on the phone New Year's day to tell me that as he was walking to the store, some blonde lady pulls up in her car and says "hey, can I give you a ride?"
I say, "Hey Joe, this gal might have thought you were a quite the good looking guy, maybe she was hitting on you."
Joe says, "Dan .... Dan .... this is the age of Osama Bin Laden and Saddam Hussain, I was trying to be careful, and I was. I told her "NO!!! BACK OFF!!"
Joe's awesome. I love that guy. He makes me laugh.
DG
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i have a holiday-ish birthday too (12/22)...so all my presents come in one big bunch.
Some of the best, most-interesting, and talented people I've known are autistic or "developmentally differently-abled"...to be "P.C." about it.
Interesting. Mentions of autism have been coming at me from all points lately.
Funny story
Sounds like a person I would like to know.
Happy New Year to you!
I'm with Joe!
He sounds just fabulous....
and so honest...the innocent are so often the purest in their offerings...it's amazing...Peace and hugs..
To you and yours..Blessings...Thank you for sharing..peace..Sheri
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