March 6, 2008
petty larceny and teenage hi-jinks
Thank you all for your kind comments, and your assurances that karma is a bitch and she will certainly get the jerk who stole our stereo. I’m still pretty stunned about the whole thing, but I’m moving on. With the help of the Internet and that bottle of Absolut in the freezer, of course.
Also, tangentially related: we got our homeowners association newsletter today, which included a bit about how some of the neighbors have had their mail stolen. And while that pissed me off all over again (because WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?!?) I had to giggle at the wording of the little piece, which included the phrases mailbox malfeasance, teenage hi-jinks, and post box plunderers.
Apparently my neighborhood is somewhere in the 1950s. Which is funny because the police officer who came to my door yesterday cut right to the chase and described our incident as LARCENY (which isn’t nearly as picturesque as a malfeasance, really, but is certainly more accurate).
Anyway …
In all the brouhaha, I completely forgot to mention that Michele interviewed me this week for her new site, Special Needs Parent. The interview is here — come on over and see how many times I can use the word “consistent” in the SAME PARAGRAPH! And then look around the site a bit, because Michele is an incredible resource, and she has developed such a wonderful site.
It was an honor to be included. And it has also convinced me to cut my hair already. So thank you, Michele! On both counts.
Posted by Susan @ 8:29 pm • home sweet home, other places
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March 6th, 2008 at 10:16 pm, Jenn @ Juggling Life Says:
You said it so many times because it needed to be said!
My mantra with my son has always been to work to teach him to figure out where he is mentally, and what he needs. I will not be there forever, and I know it.
March 6th, 2008 at 10:32 pm, All Adither Says:
Oh, to live in the 1950s. I always wanted to live in Happy Days land.
March 6th, 2008 at 11:16 pm, Headless Mom Says:
Great interview, and GREAT hair. (I will continue telling you that each and every time you complain.)
March 7th, 2008 at 3:16 pm, Michele Says:
THANK YOU for the mention!!! I was so honored you said yes, and, of course, it was just what I was looking for.
March 7th, 2008 at 4:33 pm, Caitlin - Bridgets Flame Says:
That was a great interview Susan.
That’s all, just sayin’
March 7th, 2008 at 7:05 pm, Stephanie Says:
Well done! Still incensed on your behalf over the thievery…
March 7th, 2008 at 9:45 pm, STL Mom Says:
Loved the interview at Special Needs Parents — I bookmarked the site.
I also enjoyed the comment about living in a 1950’s neighborhood. We’re house-hunting in a new location that I think of as “Pleasantville”.
March 8th, 2008 at 11:34 am, kirida Says:
I’m snickering at “post box plunderers.” Did they hire an alliteration assistant?
March 8th, 2008 at 1:11 pm, Dr. Pat Says:
This comment isn’t necessarily for publishing (I don’t mind, if that is your preference), but mostly for you to think about along the way.
I didn’t know Henry was special, but I think your approach sounds absolutely perfect. I didn’t even notice the overuse of “consistency”, because that is exactly what you need to be doing for these kinds of issues.
The social difficulties combined with the other things you said sound so much like Asberger’s syndrome. I just mention it as something to ask the psychiatrist or neurlogist about if this has not been reviewed before. Of course, you may already be familiar with this (or start reading), so you will have a better idea than anyone…The approach and therapy would be same, including the therapy for ADHD in many cases, but sometimes it is just helpful find out that all the different issues are part of just one problem.
I want to apologize in advance if this feels like unwanted meddling. I don’t mean to be offensive so now I will shut up and but out! This whole blogging community is completely new to me, so I worry that I don’t know the rules or etiquette yet. It is uncanny how I feel like I know you, but on the other hand, I do share your thoughts and feelings on almost a daily basis… more than I do with my family and (other) closest friends. Wow. Pat
March 8th, 2008 at 5:30 pm, slynnro Says:
Sadly, today I joined you in the victims of small crime club. My car done gotten broken into on a highly trafficked street in broad daylight. My ID and wallet (and BCBG bag) are gone. No trip to meet HB for me
I hate people!
Here’s to hoping your stereo and my IDs are one day reunited with their proper owner.