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I mostly ignored April this year.Autism Awareness Month – or Autism Acceptance or Action Month – whatever color we're wearing these days.I know I should use any forums I have to promote awareness and encourage acceptance and demand action for those living with autism.But autism is loud enough here already without that extra amplification.There's only so much I can handle.The April theme around here seems to be irritability.His, and mine.I'm irritated with his health insurance company, who somehow forgot that I am his legal guardian and am, in fact, authorized to talk about his care (no, you can't actually speak to the “member,” although, believe me, I would love it if you could).I'm irritated with pharmacies and prior authorizations and potential drug interactions and doctor's appointments that take forever to get scheduled.I'm irritated that the notes from his dermatologists' appointment say, “Patient was offered full body check and refused,” when they really should say, “Parent/Guardian requested a full body check, but patient was unwilling in the 30 seconds the doctor allotted to give him a chance to agree.”I'm irritated for friends managing very challenging aspects of this disability that are not worthy of any April autism celebrations.I'm irritated by the difficulty of describing my son to potential new providers – how to paint an inviting and positive picture that is also realistic about the ups and downs they might encounter on the job.Because my son is irritable this month, too.He has had some nice moments – time with our extended family, outings with his day program, even trying a few new foods (and he liked the broccoli calzones! Yes!)But in between these glimpses of contentment, he's agitated at things seen and unseen – and his irritation takes over his voice, his body, and our shared living quarters.I've pulled out the blue tape again, to block his perseverations from the kitchen while I'm cooking.I keep my office door closed more often.I've added a “Do Not Touch” sign to the kitchen faucet to remind him that he and I are not in agreement about how the sink should look.We argue over clothes and chores and cleanliness and carbs.I try to choose my battles, still searching for the right balance between his autonomy and my necessary caregiving.Some days, everything is a battle, and I'm waving the white flag over all of it.Sorry I bought you new shoes, kid. How dare I? You just keep wearing your old worn-out ones while I figure out an appropriate “transition” plan…My son often sleeps in late, and is usually agitated on waking, so I find myself in the mornings reciting a variation of this prayer that I've seen making the rounds:When he is snippy, it's hard not to take it personally.I tell myself that I need to have thicker skin. He is allowed to b***h and stomp around if he wants to, and it's not about me.Well, sometimes it is about me. I've kept my hand in my pocket for too long, my hair is not the way he likes it, my sleeves are pushed up, I'm using the wrong pen.My son takes a medication that is approved to treat “irritability associated with autism.”I am associated with autism, and I am also irritable. Is there a pill for that?I worked with a Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) therapist for a few months who reminded me that my son needs opportunities to just be with us – no demands, no expectations, not even suggestions – to just have someone there, to be with him as he is.He doesn't always want that connection, but when I really stop trying to help or instruct or explain, the irritants fall away on both sides. He doesn't have to hear my annoying requests or questions, and I feel a little less worried about his behavior and health and whatever I'm supposed to be doing for him next.If he's willing, we can just hang out and practice not getting on each other's nerves.I don't always know what is beneath his agitation.But I know what's beneath mine. I am worried for this kid I love, frustrated that there are no easy solutions – and his agitated noises make it hard to think (or make the needed phone calls).All I can do, some days, is step away – put in earplugs, go for extra walks, turn up the music – to try to get myself in a better place in order to help him.And, hey, giving myself a break from him gives him the benefit of a break from me, too.Almost daily, my kid will come close to me and abruptly turn his back – blocking my view of whatever I'm doing. It's not a snub, though.“Itchy!” he declares, demanding my assistance.I can't seem to relieve a lot of his other irritations lately.But this one, I can do.I scratch his back, and – at least for a short minute – we both feel a little less irritated.Thanks for being here. See you in May (and Go Suns!) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit itslikethis.substack.com
THE SUNS WIN IT IN 6! Chris Paul's brilliance. Devin Booker's return. Deandre Ayton's dominance. Mikal Bridges' growth. Cam Johnson's Thursdays. What a game! Led by Chris Paul's perfect game (14/14FG), the Suns offense fired on all cylinders tonight as they put on a masterclass in efficiency against the New Orleans Pelicans. Booker's return may not have been excellent, but he hit the big shot when it mattered and his return alone instills plenty of hope as the Suns look towards round 2. **The Suns will play the Mavericks in Round 2 on Monday, 5/2 at 9pm CST** Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel free to check us out on Twitter and Instagram: @TheValleyPHX Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast | Part of the Bright Side Podcast Network (Hosted by Philip Russell, Ryan Shutt, and Ethan Shutt) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
THE SUNS WIN IT IN 6! Chris Paul's brilliance. Devin Booker's return. Deandre Ayton's dominance. Mikal Bridges' growth. Cam Johnson's Thursdays. What a game! Led by Chris Paul's perfect game (14/14FG), the Suns offense fired on all cylinders tonight as they put on a masterclass in efficiency against the New Orleans Pelicans. Booker's return may not have been excellent, but he hit the big shot when it mattered and his return alone instills plenty of hope as the Suns look towards round 2. **The Suns will play the Mavericks in Round 2 on Monday, 5/2 at 9pm CST** Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel free to check us out on Twitter and Instagram: @TheValleyPHX Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast | Part of the Bright Side Podcast Network (Hosted by Philip Russell, Ryan Shutt, and Ethan Shutt) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bens playoff song to help rally the valley, Go Suns!
The Suns face the Pelicans in game 5. Game 4 winner goes on to win the series 82% of the time. Go Suns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We started a pod! Kanye wasn't invited to his daughter's party and JLS is finally using her voice to tell all (about her sister).We meet our podcast hosts Aileen and Erika. Aileen is a single high school teacher living in dwtn and Erika is a momma of 2 living in the burbs with her s/o. We love sports, for different reasons, but we love them. The cardinals suffer a devastating loss that has Erika in a state of depression, but also there was cookie smashing involved so idk. Go Suns! Aileen could have had a sibling with a 17 year gap, instead she is alone and upset there is no Bachelor episode this week. Erika gives us some inspiration. New episode every Thursday!InstagramPod - https://www.instagram.com/aligntalkspod/Erika - https://www.instagram.com/erikainphx/Aileen - https://www.instagram.com/aileenglz/Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7VCco3Ff2N-L5j0ux14L6A
It has never been a better time to be a big boy, because this week on Suns Mode, we're celebrating Big Boy Joy. I don't want to do to much to spoil the episode in the description but here it is, short and sweet: If you are a big boy, or know what big boy joy feels like, then you had to feel good seeing how our bigs did on Friday vs the Celtics and on Tuesday vs the Blazers. JaVale McGee, Jalen Smith, and of course Deandre Ayton will all be embracing the spotlight in this episode. It would be disrespectful to not give the big boys credit. As part of my recap for the Celtics game, I introduced a new, permanent segment to Suns Mode, called "What's Up With That?" It's pretty short and sweet, but I had fun and really think you all will enjoy it. Extreme highs come with extreme lows, and we dealt with both sides when destroying the Celtics then immediately getting destroyed the next game by the Clippers. We talk about the losses too, just not for as long. Of course we also recap the OT thriller vs the Blazers.From the recaps, we head straight to the previews. As we do every week, the last segment of the episode is dedicated to the next set of games the Suns play before the next time we speak on Suns Mode. Before our next episode on Thursday, December 23rd, the Suns will have played three more games.Thursday vs Wizards- 2nd half of a back-to-back for Wizards.Sunday vs Hornets- Could LaMelo return?- Tons of scoring potential- Big question: Does team defense beat team offense? (it should)Tuesday @ Lakers- Not horrible anymore?- Sike?And that will do it for the episode, and I'm sure you can tell it is A TON of content. As always, we will be back next Thursday for another week of Suns holiday content!Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceCAM JOHNSON FOR ONE! TWO!! (THREEEEEEEEE!!!)GO SUNS
Hello Suns Mode listeners,welcome to the kaminsky week.Frank the Tank has been absolutely phenomenal, filling his role as the team has demanded production from him with Ayton out. Kaminsky scored a career high on Wednesday vs the Trail Blazers and Suns Mode does its part to celebrate. As we do every week, the focus was to call out some performances within the last week (good or bad) that could use some extra encouragement. We don't slander players here. This week, our main focus was from behind the three point line. The other main chunk of this episode is my opinion on why we can't give Ayton away. For the millionth time, he needs to be a Sun.Aside from that, the Suns play four more games before next Thursday when Suns Mode returns, starting with a three game road trip. We provide the adequate weekly preview. - Friday @ Grizzlies- Sunday @ Rockets- Monday @ Timberwolves- Wednesday vs Mavericks.Surrounding topics for the episode- Suns performance in the clutch- Complimenting the guard depth- Suns three-point defense- Weekly check on Devin Booker 3 point percentage. For those that have been missing out on betting outlook, I have taken a hefty break from gambling, due to some heartbreaking parlay busts. I'll be back, but I promise you I am not keeping any secrets in the meantime. Remember to come back for more Suns Mode next Thursday, where I can imagine the Suns-Mavericks rivalry will take up a large portion of the show. We will see. Until then, spread love and #ValleyExcellenceFRANK THE TANK. FRANK THE TANK. FRANK THE TANK. FRANK THE TANK.GO SUNS
Gaydos and Chad talk to one of the attorneys behind the "Go Suns" billboard for game 6 of the NBA finals in Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
.This week, we talk: - We say goodbye to Producer John - Nets and 76erd CHOKE - NBA Finals Recap - NBA Playoffs Picks of the Week - Red Sox reactionsgoing into the break- All Star game predictions - People's Topic + MORE! https://www.instagram.com/bigredszone/ https://twitter.com/BigRedsZone
in the final hour of The Drive, Jody discusses the Phoenix Suns Game 4 and what's going on with the Arizona Cardinals! Also, Nick Piecoro joins the show and BET THE HOUSE!
Note: Our committed guest was recording from his vehicle in a rural Colorado campground hence the poor-ish audio...even PJ couldn't magically expand the bandwidth! That being said, our guest Dennis McKay, who spent over 30 years as a surveyor at the BLM, has plenty to say about the land survey profession. We touched on what he's most proud of, physical and imagined/abstract data, unknowability of measurements, geodatabases, the value of a multipurpose cadastre and augmented reality boundaries. There was a ton of information provided if you can maneuver thru the audio...I promise. Music for this episode by Harry Nilsson! GO SUNS!
THURSDAY on The Daily Blender: Jeffry is back & the gang is all here! Phoenix Suns GAME 2 is TONIGHT! DONT YOU JUST LOVE GAME DAY?!?!?!?!? We got Finals talk as well as a bunch of other sports and stuff. Go Suns!
THURSDAY on The Daily Blender: Jeffry is back & the gang is all here! Phoenix Suns GAME 2 is TONIGHT! DONT YOU JUST LOVE GAME DAY?!?!?!?!? We got Finals talk as well as a bunch of other sports and stuff. Go Suns!
Episode 121 of #WHATSAPODCAST finds the crew discussing their July 4th weekend plans, the upcoming Museum DC X Fila sneaker release, and the Euro Cup 2020. The fellas also discuss the NBA Finals, Sha'Carri Richardson being left off the relay team and question if America has learned anything from the January 6th insurrection. Do remember you can listen to classic episodes of #WHATSAPODCAST at whatsapodcast.live and watch each episode on youtube.com/whatsapodcast !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/whatsapodcast)
In this episode I have way too much energy but we still had a good time! I talk about the Suns and update shenanigans. Hope you all enjoy! Go Suns! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roger-ramos1/support
THURSDAY on The Daily Blender: Jeffry is back & the gang is all here! Phoenix Suns GAME 2 is TONIGHT! DONT YOU JUST LOVE GAME DAY?!?!?!?!? We got Finals talk as well as a bunch of other sports and stuff. Go Suns!
MONDAY on The Daily Blender: Your Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals against the Bucks tonight! WE ARE SO EXCITED!!! (2/3 of us on show are anyway) Biggest thing to happen in Arizona in a long time! GO Suns!
MONDAY on The Daily Blender: Your Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals against the Bucks tonight! WE ARE SO EXCITED!!! (2/3 of us on show are anyway) Biggest thing to happen in Arizona in a long time! GO Suns!
Anwar and Portillo relish in being Suns bandwagon fans. Anwar talks about white people who get his name wrong.
MONDAY on The Daily Blender: Your Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals against the Bucks tonight! WE ARE SO EXCITED!!! (2/3 of us on show are anyway) Biggest thing to happen in Arizona in a long time! GO Suns!
Ernest Watts, Nate Moyer, Travis Greer, and Paul Arnold
After the obligatory talk of the greatness of Jeff's favorite team, the Phoenix Suns, the boys (Daniel Vreeland & Jeff Fox) open up the #degen listener mailbox! They take a deep dive on former U.S. Olympic gold medalist and current undefeated MMA fighter Kayla Harrison's future in the sport and potential matchups with Amanda Nunes and Cris Cyborg. They also highlight "dream" matchups in each of the UFC's weight classes and determine what is the biggest "money" fight the UFC could put on. LFG! Make sure to subscribe to our new feed(s)! Apple Spotify Follow - Twitter | Instagram Watch - YouTube | Twitch Listen - Apple | Spotify Read - SportsGamblingPodcast.com Discuss - Slack | Reddit Download the SGPN app - https://sgpn.app Support for this episode - WynnBet | UnderdogFantasy code “SGPN” | PropSwap.com code “SGP” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After the obligatory talk of the greatness of Jeff's favorite team, the Phoenix Suns, the boys (Daniel Vreeland & Jeff Fox) open up the #degen listener mailbox! They take a deep dive on former U.S. Olympic gold medalist and current undefeated MMA fighter Kayla Harrison's future in the sport and potential matchups with Amanda Nunes and Cris Cyborg. They also highlight "dream" matchups in each of the UFC's weight classes and determine what is the biggest "money" fight the UFC could put on. LFG! Make sure to subscribe to our new feed(s)! Apple Spotify Follow - Twitter | Instagram Watch - YouTube | Twitch Listen - Apple | Spotify Read - SportsGamblingPodcast.com Discuss - Slack | Reddit Download the SGPN app - https://sgpn.app Support for this episode - WynnBet | UnderdogFantasy code “SGPN” | PropSwap.com code “SGP” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join Jody on the Drive as we celebrate the Phoenix Suns winning the WC Championship! Also, the Arizona Cardinals offseason and Byron Browne joins the show to discuss new NCAA rules
We were joined this week by Taylor "The Map Lady" Handschuh along with guest co-host Amanda (Episode 81) Allred! Topics discussed include the genesis of The Map Lady, the great Point Cloud Trip of 2020, being free spirited, keeping up with technology (and its limitations), and the challenges of being a sole proprietor. Teaser...stay tuned for more information about Geo-Camp! Music for this episode by Grateful Dead! GO SUNS!!!
The girlies have an intimate meeting of the minds to dissect their vibes in extreme detail, how to get shadow banned on Hinge, Missy's love of Bo Burnham, the brilliance of Ziwe, what did Erika know, and a bunch of other shit.Go Suns!
Jamel and Benner just watched the Hawks beat the Sixers in game seven, and they deal with the aftermath. Nothing means anything anymore. Who wants Ben Simmons?! Go Suns! Support the buds at patreon.com/airbudspod! Get our t-shirts at https://airbuds.bigcartel.com and https://www.teepublic.com/user/airbudspodcast! Give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and we'll read what you write on the air!
Welcome to the 40th edition of Waddya in For? In the 40th rendition Ben, Gav, and Jaedo discuss What's New with them, Waddya World News, and Waddya Sporting Network. What's New? Jaeden is sad the Rust servers are down (2:13) Jaeden's Dad is Famous (3:40) Ben announces it's the summer of shooting your shot and he secured a date. (5:29) Gav is trying to cut off nicotine (8:59) Waddya Sporting Network (WSN) Baseball is in a sticky situation (12:32) Mark Scheifele Hit (18:43) Jaeden (Pizza Guy) is a Montreal Canadiens Hero (23:01) Naomi Osaka speaks on Mental Health (25:23) Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans (29:29) Mayweather vs. Paul (33:24) Lebron bounced in the first round/Go Suns (36:43) Waddya World News (WWN) Veteran Rat Retires/Thank you for your service (39:27) Supersonic Airplanes are back (40:50) Culture 3 by the Migos is coming (45:01) Jeff Bezos is going to space (47:21) See ya later Kid Rock(49:25) If you're reading this it's too late...
Talking fans being jackasses, the Overtime Elite League getting more prospects, the first round series AND yet another Suns Hype Speech for Game 5. Let's fucking go! Support The Blunt Doctor Show by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-blunt-doctor-show This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
"With the lights out, it's less dangerous/Here we are now, entertain us/I feel stupid and contagious/Here we are now, entertain us/A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido/Yeah, hey" We also do Over/Unders for NFL team total wins as well as select new teams to root for in NHL and NBA. Go Canes! Go Suns! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/frustration-nation/message
This week the boys dip into the sports world, try to get into the most exclusive nightclub in the world, and discuss the weekly segments. Go Suns ;)