About
Confusing, I know, that I’m called Goldie (in honor of Goldfinches), but my avatar is a platypus. The platypus, an animal I can totally relate to, is my all-time favorite animal. For more on that and further explanation of this blog’s title you can read this blog entry. A brief explanation would be that the platypus seems to suffer from a bit of an identity crisis… part bird, part mammal, part reptile. It appears to be a living contradiction and some view the platypus as an evolutionary anomaly. I see it as beautiful. I revel in its uniqueness.
I like to express myself. I like to think deep and random thoughts. I like to have fun. This site is a place for me to do all that. Here I will also document my quest for identity and explore what it means to be a mother, wife, daughter, friend, sister, worker, player, dreamer, believer… sometimes my many roles don’t fit together very well, or there isn’t enough room for all of them in one life. I am still trying to figure out who I want to be and how all these pieces fit together… like the platypus.
I feel strongly about treating other people with understanding and compassion. I try and help fight against disabilism. I celebrate neurodiversity and do not think we should look down on other people simply because they are different. I welcome people from all perspectives to this site as long as you play nice. I have friends on both sides of some of the more hotly contested issues in the Autism Advocacy world and I am still finding my own way as to what I believe. I know I believe in love & respect & dignity & looking on the bright side of things- with an occasional therapeutic rant thrown in here & there!
I have a wonderful husband, and two small and exuberant boys (only 17 months apart). I call them Thomas and Percy (Thomas the Tank Engine, anyone?) . I am surrounded by males…and toy trains! My youngest son was diagnosed as having an Autism Spectrum Disorder and is receiving regular Speech and Occupational Therapy services through Early Intervention. All my boys are “not boring”. Some days I rejoice in their uniqueness, other days I wrestle with it. Every day I love them. They are a little bit “platypus” too!
I hate monkeys.
I hope this site enriches your life somehow… whether it be with a laugh, a new friend, or something to ponder. And even if it doesn’t, I’m still having fun posting.
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Mercedes | March 10, 2008 at 2:45 am
I know this site will enrich me! You are here! I’m so excited!
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Goldie | March 10, 2008 at 2:47 am
aw shucks mer…thanks! But I want to have fun too! Whohoo!!!!
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Mercedes | March 10, 2008 at 2:49 am
I didn’t say how this site will enrich me-lol! You know I am all about fun!
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gr8brainfarts | March 10, 2008 at 3:10 am
I love your sense of humor. Keep it coming, babe! Beebuzz
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Goldie | March 10, 2008 at 3:50 am
okay, well…be enriched!
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Winnie/Gr8tful | March 10, 2008 at 8:11 am
I am so glad your blogging! I can’t wait to see what you do next!! YOU ROCK!!!!
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Goldie | March 10, 2008 at 5:34 pm
*waving to winnie* No, YOU rock!
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FreeFromItAll (Darla) | March 10, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Hey Goldie, Thanks for the invite! Super cute site!!!
Thanks, D! I am having fun! Great to see you! Love your new blog!
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momster | March 10, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Yea, Goldie!!!! *waving wildly* This is great!!!! Love the platypus pics!
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Goldie | March 10, 2008 at 7:31 pm
*waving wildly back!!!!!* mom!!! Yaay!! long time no see!! (or have I seen you under another name?) This is great! So many of my old friends are coming over to visit!
Thanks! I can’t believe I found such a perfect platypus header.
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Busty | March 11, 2008 at 1:06 am
Platypus, eh? Random,no? LOL, I love the platypus’ you have as your banner, too stinkin cute!
Glad to have found ya!
Welcome, Busty! It has been a while since you & I talked! I look forward to catching up! Glad you like it–and yes, it is random. That was kinda the point! lol
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pppj | March 11, 2008 at 6:57 am
Love it – it looks great!
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Busty | March 11, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I like random, random is good!
Busty, I promise to attempt many random acts…G
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fightingwindmills | March 12, 2008 at 8:00 am
Your blog is already so pretty! I can’t believe you just got started.
Thanks, FW! I stayed up waaa-ay too late my first night. Google Image search is my new best friend! -G
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Mercedes | March 14, 2008 at 3:18 am
That is how I get most of my images~Google Image Search Rocks! Just like you!
No YOU rock! -G
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Goldie | March 17, 2008 at 5:23 am
I just edited my “About” a bit… that is the wannabe artist in me. I keep tweaking. I can never be finished with my work. I keep wanting to go back to ALL my posts. It would be easier if I could just throw posts up on the page without much thought. Instead I ponder over every word. And then ponder some more…
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Mercedes | March 17, 2008 at 12:33 am
I am always editing everything on my blog! You never know if you go back to read a post what you will find-lol!
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Mercedes | March 17, 2008 at 12:33 am
And there I go again jumping ahead of your comment-what is up with that? LOL
I was messing with that darned time stamp last night…can’t get it right. is it -6? +200??? lol
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rufous | March 26, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Hey Goldie, our goldfinches are getting color again. Spring is here.
Ruf
Hiya, ruf! Great to see you! And hooray for spring!!!!
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Goldie | April 2, 2008 at 12:29 pm
I just updated my “about” again and added to the first section–
I like to express myself. I like to think deep and random thoughts. I like to have fun. This site is a place for me to do all that. Here I will also document my quest for identity and explore what it means to be a mother, wife, daughter, friend, sister, worker, player, dreamer, believer… sometimes my many roles don’t fit together very well, or there isn’t enough room for all of them in one life. Hence the blog subtitle “Trying to find my mismatched way in this mixed-up world”.
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Mercedes | April 2, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Fabulous!
You are too sweet, Mer! and so perky! do you ever have a down day?
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Mercedes | April 19, 2008 at 10:03 am
Every day-just kidding!
Oooohhhhh yes I do~I just hold it all in-which isn’t a good thing I’m sure! I try not to bring others down with my down days-but I do occasionally share what is going on in my world as for the downside part…such as prayer requests and such.
Of course the five months have been up and down big time with Patch. It’s getting harder and harder when we are up and then we fall back down-aaaaaahhhhhhh!
I have a little something for you at my place! It’s an up thing-hehe! Check it out here:
http://mercedesrules.wordpress.com/2008/04/18/guess-how-much-i-love-you/
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fightingwindmills | May 9, 2008 at 10:57 am
Hey Goldie, I saw this and wanted to share it with you. There’s a link to a Washington Post article on platypus DNA.
http://theupsidedownworld.wordpress.com/2008/05/08/the-pladypus-and-evolution/
thanks, that really was interesting! I will have to write about it!
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Mercedes | June 2, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I have something for you at my place:
http://mercedesrules.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/you-make-my-day-award/
Have a great day!
Mere
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Mercedes | June 15, 2008 at 10:19 am
Hey Goldie! I just took this quiz and found out I was a platypus in my past life-lol!
“You were platypus. You were eccentric and unclassifiable and it still shows. Your strength lies in your diverse associations with all walks of life. Although many people try to identify you, only you know your true self. You’re a self-thinker and a bit of an introvert.”
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Mercedes | June 18, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Howdy stranger~how are ya?
I am Sharing the Love at my place!
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Goldie | June 20, 2008 at 7:28 am
Hi Mer! Just got back from 2 road-trips and am getting ready for a third… -WHEW-! Thanks for the sweet award!
That quiz is GREAT! I WAS A PLATYPUS! Whoohoo!!!!!
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Goldie | August 2, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Hey friends, I just edited my “About”. Check it out!
I finally added some info about the journey we are taking through ASD land. It has become such a central aspect to this blog I figured it would help folks better understand where I was coming from.
Also, I changed my Title and tagline to “My Platypus Life: Awe and Angst, Ranting and Rejoicing”.
What do you think?
Some I days I totally dig that my kids and I are so “platypus” (yes, I have turned it into an adjective)
and so unique, other days it wears me the heck out!
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novice101 | August 27, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Yes, I’m enriched by your fortitude. Soldier on, good mother!
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Goldie | August 29, 2008 at 7:57 am
Thanks so much novice101! welcome. wow, really, thanks!
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Goldie | October 19, 2008 at 1:15 pm
I edited my “About” again again. It’s what I do…
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Randomability | January 22, 2009 at 10:21 am
I saw this and IMMEDIATELY thought of you…
http://engrishfunny.com/2009/01/22/engrish-beware/
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Goldie | January 22, 2009 at 10:36 am
BWAhahahahahaha! That made me giggle out loud! Thanks, I needed that today!
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Randomability | January 22, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Glad I could help. AND I put it in the correct spot! LOL!!:D
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Boo Sr. | February 9, 2009 at 11:21 am
Just wanted to let you know Disney channel features an animated platypus in their show, Phineas and Ferb– their pet helps them fight against some evil scientist. Here’s the link, but I couldn’t find the character to put here. http://disney.go.com/characters/#/characters/animated/phineasandferb/
Who’d a thunk? I really couldn’t tell it was even a platypus until they mentioned it!
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Goldie | February 14, 2009 at 8:00 am
Yup, Percy the Platypus. Aint he cool? He is a SECRET AGENT! Awww YEAH.