Imagine the writing that could be prompted by checking the lost and found box at the laundramat! Perhaps Dr. Kildare-missing his left hand-won't miss the left glove laying on the forest floor?
And here's an assignment: compare and contrast anthropomorphism, anamatism, and personification.
Absolutely. I'm really visual but also pragmatic and have lost some of the imagination and lyricism you have managed to keep. You saw much more beauty and hope than I would have in that glove. I'm glad you wrote it.
"Instead, I choose to consider it a superpower. I see it as part of the marvelous range of human variation that society often stifles. If I could “fix” it, I wouldn’t."
Agree. Grateful the acronyms and meds did not exist in the '50's!
I dunno, I find the drugs really useful. And the diagnosis would have helped my teachers and family understand, and would have helped ME understand. That said, I agree that I wouldn't "fix" it and it's a superpower, especially now. A lot of people my age are content to chill, but I'm not happy unless I have things to think about, and they have to be NEW things. 😂
Hyperkineticism enables multi-taxing; hyper-vigilance enables insight; flight-of-ideas enables creativity--why would we dumb them down? Interventions have consequences--I always thought treating Bush the Elder's hyperthyroidism is why he was a "one-termer".
Understanding would have helped, for sure. Especially when my distractedness and its impact on classroom activities in school resulted in the "alternative" diagnosis that I was "lazy."
Yep. It hurts to think about how the younger me had to feel blamed for slacking on top of feeling frustrated with herself. But I guess that was balanced out by the fact that I could see how my classmates loved my imagination. You too?
And I was ready for the stories about the stuffed animals, the lost puppies and kitties - my animals all come from the “ditch” and have their own tales to tell .... 🥰
Imagine the writing that could be prompted by checking the lost and found box at the laundramat! Perhaps Dr. Kildare-missing his left hand-won't miss the left glove laying on the forest floor?
And here's an assignment: compare and contrast anthropomorphism, anamatism, and personification.
Oh, David!
What a beautiful combination of lyricism and lesson.
And I'm with you. My ADHD has made me the most persistent person I know. Sometimes I have to say aloud, "Stop trying, Ann."
Glad you enjoyed it. I must admit I almost didn't write it thinking people might find it too odd, but this is how I think. Sounds like you too...
Absolutely. I'm really visual but also pragmatic and have lost some of the imagination and lyricism you have managed to keep. You saw much more beauty and hope than I would have in that glove. I'm glad you wrote it.
"Instead, I choose to consider it a superpower. I see it as part of the marvelous range of human variation that society often stifles. If I could “fix” it, I wouldn’t."
Agree. Grateful the acronyms and meds did not exist in the '50's!
I dunno, I find the drugs really useful. And the diagnosis would have helped my teachers and family understand, and would have helped ME understand. That said, I agree that I wouldn't "fix" it and it's a superpower, especially now. A lot of people my age are content to chill, but I'm not happy unless I have things to think about, and they have to be NEW things. 😂
Hyperkineticism enables multi-taxing; hyper-vigilance enables insight; flight-of-ideas enables creativity--why would we dumb them down? Interventions have consequences--I always thought treating Bush the Elder's hyperthyroidism is why he was a "one-termer".
Understanding would have helped, for sure. Especially when my distractedness and its impact on classroom activities in school resulted in the "alternative" diagnosis that I was "lazy."
Yep. It hurts to think about how the younger me had to feel blamed for slacking on top of feeling frustrated with herself. But I guess that was balanced out by the fact that I could see how my classmates loved my imagination. You too?
I guess I never appreciated or noticed that side of it. I'll have to think about it--thanks!
Me too!
Bob, On behalf of the glove, I am glad you wouldn’t let go!
And I was ready for the stories about the stuffed animals, the lost puppies and kitties - my animals all come from the “ditch” and have their own tales to tell .... 🥰
I always think the same about tiny gloves, lone shoes....