An autistic person who has opted not to use alcohol as a social lubricant has reportedly discovered a new benefit to sobriety: enjoying unprecedented social success at a party full of drunk people.…

The other line(s) always move(s) faster. It’s a nightmare trying to leave our niece’s graduation!

Today, I went to the high school graduation party for one of Samantha’s nieces. The party was pretty small. But, when I got there, the clock showed a paradox! A clock showing the time 3:41:45…

This post is a spiritual successor to my post from several years ago about Clearview versus Highway Gothic. Recently, price tags at Sam’s Club have started changing to a new style. with a dif…

Applesauce, chicken pot pie, and a blended peppermint mocha. When you have leftovers on the day of a trip, sometimes it makes sense to have a non breakfasty breakfast. So I had chicken pot pie as m…

This week is National Bike To Work Week! But, after tomorrow, I’m on summer vacation. Nevertheless, I want to do a “commute” ride each of today, tomorrow, and Wednesday. Not the o…

Samantha and I have assembled many different things in our time together. The instructions have been anywhere from confusing to infuriating. Most of the instructions have come either from IKEA (whi…

A study establishes that "social ties" — a fancy way of saying being nice to other, even those you don't know — has benefits. A teacher asked her students to test the thesis in real life.

The title of this post is a contraction between “there” and “will”. But, it sure seems to be pronounced without the “r”. “Carry on my wayward son, there&#8…

This time, the title is a sound effect! There are several different “popping” sounds that I like, and a few I am not such a fan of.

What super power do you wish you had and why? If I could have one superpower , I would choose teleportation. Why? Let me list five reasons, not in any particular order…

Today is Lag BaOmer, which traditionally (since about 2012) means a shave and haircut for me! Even though this post appears in almost every M.A.P.L.E., it’s technically different since each y…

Sounds like an oxymoron in some sense, but no! They’re a great snack, and I have two stories to share. When I was in first grade, my teacher said the R word to my parents about me and insiste…

The calendar has rolled over to May. It’s been months since I have blogged. Well, M.A.P.L.E. is back and I will attempt to blog each day. After all , May had always meant “May Acquires …

With 16 sports across eight locations, keeping up with the two-week Milan Cortina Winter Olympics can be overwhelming — even for the athletes themselves. Award-winning sports journalist Sarah Spain ca...

A neurotypical man is being treated for shock after an autistic woman who he told to “smile more” actually did, emergency services have confirmed. Gavin Monks, 52, told stranger Emma Bernard, 30,…