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All the other things about living life outside the main stream.

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Understanding Diversity … Maybe Even Celebrating It

June 18, 2024July 30, 2025 RJ Walters

Since I now have a new header designed for it, I am officially bringing up a new topic entitled “About Diversity”. It, as the header shows, is about getting you to think about how our differences should be celebrated, not … Continue reading Understanding Diversity … Maybe Even Celebrating It

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The Ubiquitous Bell Shaped Curve…

June 17, 2024July 30, 2025 RJ Walters

Those who supposedly know more than the rest of us, think that everything can be explained by the Bell shaped curve. Just to prove that, to the right, I give you a small sampling of its use. If the bell … Continue reading The Ubiquitous Bell Shaped Curve…

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The Path To Your Destination…

June 6, 2024August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

One thing that is critical to a satisfying life is to have dreams. Without dreams, we would certainly never hope to find our true place in this world. For most of us, the path to our destination in life is … Continue reading The Path To Your Destination…

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A Whole Other Reality…

June 3, 2024August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

This post will be one of those off-the-wall ones, so be warned. All my life I have always had the feeling that there is a whole other reality out there. The simplest way I can describe it is that when … Continue reading A Whole Other Reality…

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Diversity – The Definition

June 1, 2024July 30, 2025 RJ Walters

The definition of diversity is to be diverse, (pun intended) so I show you here what diverse means. This gives a pretty good description, but maybe it is more important to understand what is the opposite of diverse. Some of … Continue reading Diversity – The Definition

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Fear Of Diversity Is Primarily About The Unknown…

May 30, 2024July 30, 2025 RJ Walters

I need to start posting on my new topic entitled “About Diversity”. I am currently reading several books on the topic that will take time to complete. Before that comes to fruition, I will post some here about my early … Continue reading Fear Of Diversity Is Primarily About The Unknown…

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I Am Finally Giving Myself Nothing…

May 28, 2024July 30, 2025 RJ Walters

Until my official retirement from the corporate world happened twenty-four years ago, I always imagined that retirement was about just lying back and letting the days happen. But, for me, that is much easier said than done. That is what … Continue reading I Am Finally Giving Myself Nothing…

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When You’re At The End Of Your Rope..

November 29, 2023August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on. Teddy Roosevelt I have had more than my share of adversity in life, but that’s OK. Since it didn’t break me, it made me a stronger … Continue reading When You’re At The End Of Your Rope..

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Peace At Last…

October 11, 2023August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

Before I explain the title of this post, I must fill you in with a story (of course I do). I struggled most of my early to mid-adult life trying to figure out how to fit in, especially when it … Continue reading Peace At Last…

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Be Focused & Persistent

September 28, 2023August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

One of the first “big boy” books I read at the age of 12 was a biography of Albert Einstein. That book has lived with me ever since. In my focus on Autism and Asperger’s, I have seen it frequently … Continue reading Be Focused & Persistent

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Autistic Statistics…

September 26, 2023August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

When I came across these two words in an article I was reading, the poet in me knew I had to write a post about them. The article was from one of my favorite Medium authors by the name of … Continue reading Autistic Statistics…

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Over Stimulation…

September 19, 2023August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

It looks like it is time for another Autism quote here on RJsCorner. One of my jobs in life is to help you understand the width and breadth of Autism. The more you know, the better you will understand and … Continue reading Over Stimulation…

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Autism – The Sights & Smells

August 9, 2023July 30, 2025 RJ Walters

For today’s post, I give you another lesson to help you understand more about Autism. Many people who are autistic have sensitive sensory systems. Sights, sounds, visual input can be irritating to overwhelming. I will not claim everyone who is … Continue reading Autism – The Sights & Smells

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A Little Glimpse Into My Inner-World

August 2, 2023July 29, 2023 RJ Walters

I have told you in the past that I keep both a public journal (RJsCorner) and a private one. I seldom share what I write in my private journal, but for today I will give you a glimpse into my … Continue reading A Little Glimpse Into My Inner-World

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Autism, It’s Not A Black/White Issue

July 24, 2023July 30, 2025 RJ Walters

I have been thinking about Autism lately, particularly my acceptance of that label. Plainly speaking, I just don’t usually see myself as autistic. Many of my best traits are described by the term Aspie, or Aspergers syndrome. I am proud … Continue reading Autism, It’s Not A Black/White Issue

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