autism – The Oracle of Z

Mediations on “Process,” OR the ratchet of linear time and the clockwork universe

wooden desk with a large monitor in the foreground with a view out the window of a government building in the background

Recently, I started a new job with a vague and fancy title. I am a Process Architect, specifically a Business Process Architect. Now, as titles go, I understand how pompous and jargon-y it is. I have worked in IT and IT-adjacent fields for over 15 years, and I know that the words we use –Continue reading “Mediations on “Process,” OR the ratchet of linear time and the clockwork universe”

Masking Virtuoso Takes the Day Off

Image of the author, middle aged white lady with brown wavy hair, looking tired and slightly depressed but she's actually fine and neurotypical, sighted people just place too much value on appearances.

My mother was recently visiting our family for a little more than a week. Some friends have said that a week is a “long” visit. Though I understand that this statement is relative, the designation of the visit as “long” is both a gross understatement and completely untrue. It’s untrue because saying the visit isContinue reading “Masking Virtuoso Takes the Day Off”

Curated: conjuring demand and identity

I love beautiful things. Full stop. When things are not beautiful it hurts a little. I have been known to say to friends, usually when talking about things like interior or fashion design, “if you can make it beautiful, you should.” I live my life in the center of what one would call “refined aesthetics.” Continue reading “Curated: conjuring demand and identity“