“Which is better? Number one, or number two? Number three, or number four? Again, three… four…” I’ve been thinking a lot lately about reflection and the lenses through which we view the world. If you happen to be someone who needs prescriptive lenses to see clearly, you’re familiar with this…

https://www.treehugger.com/the-incredible-science-behind-starling-murmurations-4863751

There’s a conversation being repeated ad nauseam in various corners of society for individuals who are concerned with autism, and maybe even some who are not concerned. What does ABA do? Does it work? Under what conditions? Is it worth it? Parents are asking. Funders are asking. Policy makers are…

When my brother was 19yo, he asked me to draft the idea behind his first tattoo — The Roman numeral IV with ivy wrapped through it — My brother being the 4th successor of his name in the family. At the age of 10, I knew this to be a significant event: My brother wanted me to help with ANYTHING let alone design, art, concepts for legacy! I wish I still had the college-line, perforated notebook page that I drew on with a blue ballpoint pen to create the inveterate block lettering so ubiquitous to the 90’s. But no.

Today is April 2, 2021. World Autism Awareness Day. When I first learned about autism in 1999, my college textbook gave me exactly two paragraphs about a “disorder” that was estimated to be as prevalent as 1 in every 1000 individuals in the US. Today autism is considered as prevalent…