The City of Hutto, Texas Proclaims April 21, 2023 as Autism After 21 Day!
The City Council of Hutto recently proclaimed April 21, 2023 as Autism After 21 Day! The photo is of Hutto Mayor Mike Snyder, Mark Lyons, Samuel Lyons, and Sally Lyons. Samuel is an autistic adult. The Mayor is holding the proclamation. Thank you Hutto!
The Human Condition .................................. and Socks! Ah, the human condition. It is forever in flux. We are all different, yet the same. We are born sockless. We grow. We crawl and then walk. We stumble along the way. No two experiences are the same, yet we often times follow the same path. We learn. We laugh, cry, sigh, shout, and love. We have aspirations. Then, we get to socks. Socks are great! “Where have they been all my life?” we wonder. They fill the deep needs we have for comfort, style, and well-being. Socks are the perfect salve for our souls! Without further ado, let us celebrate socks with a poem! Eye Image by...
Give Thanks Each Day!
SammySocks Etc.: Sowing Seeds of Sock Serenity
Acknowledge all good things that come your way! Each day brings a wealth of good in your direction. Embrace and acknowledge each good thing. Let them wash over you like a cool spring shower. Let them refresh your soul. Share the good you have experienced with others. Give thanks each day!
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Autistic Adults in the Workforce Part 1 by Mark Lyons My name is Mark Lyons. My wife, Sally, and I have an adult son, Samuel, who is, among many other things, autistic. He is 25 years old. Many autistic adults struggle with employment, as does Samuel. Current hiring practices of many businesses do not support autistic adults. We are asking for your help in advocating for change in the hiring and employment process. Given the chance, autistic employees can benefit businesses, as I will note later. So, here’s the question: How can the hiring practices and processes of businesses be changed to benefit autistic workers and the businesses at the same time? ...
SammySocks Etc. Supports United Partners of Pflugerville, Texas! by Mark Lyons SammySocks Etc. Blog – Comments and Observations from Someone Who Is a Retired Educator and the Father of Sammy. Visit us at www.sammysocksetc.com. The United Partners (UP) is an non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 2017. Located in Pflugerville, Texas, UP has grown to 15 participants, known as “Partners”, who attend Monday through Thursday. Partners participate in a variety of activities including but not limited to devotionals, arts and crafts projects, snacks, exercises, and dance parties. United Partners is a community where all abilities are empowered and valued. Each person involved with United Partners knows that they have a purpose and that they are celebrated. ...
