Into the Wilderness: Story 33 One of the different things I tried in 2024 was new traditions. By traditions, I don’t mean religion. I am aiming to be specifically non-religious. I am Greek Orthodox, one of, if not the earliest form, of Christianity, alongside Catholicism. For years, I attended church every Sunday, a significant commitmentContinue reading “Orion’s Belt”
Author Archives: Cheryl Wipper
Living inside the autistic brain
Raising Autism I didn’t watch the festivities for Trump’s inauguration, but then, other than the swearing in, I have rarely watched inaugurations end to end. Nor have I monitored Trump’s initial flurry of executive orders. I’ve had other things on my mind. Adult children with autism. As my girls have grown, their autism has manifestedContinue reading “Living inside the autistic brain”
Oprah and the far right female fanbase
A Surviving Facts Blog Whatever the respiratory gunk going around is, I got it this week. While sniffling, sweating and coughing 24/7, I inevitably used my “free” time pondering life’s biggest philosophical issues. This time? How Oprah has contributed to the far-right fanaticism of middle-class American moms. Stay with me for a moment before youContinue reading “Oprah and the far right female fanbase”
Is it time to Zuck Meta? (Revised and updated post)
A Surviving Facts Blog I was planning to publish a blog on the impact of grocery store conglomerates and price-fixing but more recent news pulled me away. As the Trump inauguration approaches, more and more male CEOs and corporations are pandering to the anti-progress rhetoric the right has brought with Trump’s second coming. The latestContinue reading “Is it time to Zuck Meta? (Revised and updated post)”
Band of Billionaires
A Surviving Facts Blog I have never been a conspiracy theorist. I don’t believe in an evil government cabal led by one political party (statistically, what are the chances?) with the intention to suck blood from babies. While a sect of the far right has claimed democrats are “all” child molesters, the only trend I’veContinue reading “Band of Billionaires”
Laboring Over Labor Value
A Surviving Facts Blog As another year ends, workers across the US are rushing to meet end-of-year goals and close company books. Many employees are documenting self-assessments or reading managers’ assessments of their work. Employees are writing next year’s goals, anticipating ever-increasing goal expectations for which they have neither the resources nor tools for success.Continue reading “Laboring Over Labor Value”
Beautiful Minds
Raising Autism Every once in a while, we on Walk the Moon like to take a break from issue analysis and political commentary. That’s the plan for this week’s blog. Over the weekend, while preparing for the holidays by making no less than 9 different kinds of cookies and treats (it’s as exhausting as itContinue reading “Beautiful Minds”
I fell into the hole
A Surviving Facts Blog The other night, when I couldn’t sleep, I fell into a black hole. This hole has a name: the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. I was surfing TikTok when its algorithm- I follow professional dancers and apparently one of these housewives is known for her “dancing”- served me a video. IContinue reading “I fell into the hole”
Health (No) Care
A Surviving Facts Blog The media has written a lot about the shooting of the United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson- so I’m sure by now you’ve heard about it. Of course, many have expressed dismay about the violence and have shared thoughts and prayers with his family, colleagues and friends. The loss of a fatherContinue reading “Health (No) Care”
Neurodivergence in the workplace
Raising Autism I have raised two daughters with special needs. By “special needs” I don’t mean physical limitations- though that can be an issue. I do mean neurodivergence. Both of my girls are on the spectrum and one has severe ADHD. Let’s be clear: these diagnoses create “special needs.” They were never able to participateContinue reading “Neurodivergence in the workplace”
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