Kappa Key Magazine Features Unintentional Humor
Our family is so honored to be included in the latest issue of Kappa Kappa Gamma’s national magazine, The Key. The Key is renowned for their celebration of courage, determination and service. To be featured is a triumph for our entire family and our commitment to Celebrate Autism. To view the full story in The [...]
Do You Have Your Scissors?
Please consider Brent’s “Literal Mind” when you use this saying…. CUT A RUG: This is a slang expression for dancing. It originates from the idea that you may have to move rugs out of the way to dance or can describe someone who dances so much that they wear a hole in the rug.
Kappa Sisterhood
Our journey to write Unintentional Humor and create the Celebrate Autism foundation would not have been possible without the support and friendship of the incredible women of Kappa Kappa Gamma. In May, 2012 we visited the Struve family in Chicago, IL. Robin Ruyle Struve, is an attorney at Latham & Watkins, LLP who has generously [...]
Celebrating Autism at Mr. Musichead Gallery-Hollywood, CA
A huge crowd gathered for the opening of a music themed Art of Autism exhibit at Mr. Musichead gallery in Hollywood on March 23, 2013. Autism advocate and filmaker, Alex Plank emceed the nights events which showcased music by talented singer/songwriter Nick Guzman. Other presentators included Dani Bowman, founder of Powerlight Studios; Kelly Green, founder [...]
A Broken Heart
A broken heart is a common metaphor used to describe someone that is experiencing great emotional pain. It refers to the physical pain a person may feel in the chest as a result of loss. It is commonly used to describe the end of a relationship.
Happy New Year
The New Year is starting off with a BANG!! We have acquired the Unintentional Humor™ travel mobile (also known as the Celebrate Autism RV) and we are HITTING THE ROAD (this cartoon will be featured in our 2nd edition book). Our new mode of transportation is just perfect! A 24 foot Itasca Navion equipped [...]
Santa Claws
Santa Claus vs. Santa Claws…..an interesting thought?? This could easily be misunderstood by many young children. We recommend making sure your children know who they are going to visit at the mall this year. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope everyone is having a happy holiday! Here is one of our favorite cartoons, and very appropriate for today too. Dress the turkey.
Autism Across The Lifespan conference
On November 3rd we participated in the “Autism Across the Lifespan” conference in Camarillo, CA. The conference keynote speaker was Jerry Newport, an author with Asperger syndrome whose life was the basis of the 2005 film Mozart and the Whale (starring Josh Hartnett and Radha Mitchell). He is known for his frank advice and humor [...]
Idiom of the week: Couch Potato
This describes someone that leads a very inactive lifestyle. This is usually a person who spends a lot of time on the couch watching television.
A visit to Morgan Autism Center
Brent was a welcomed guest at the Morgan Autism Center on Tuesday October 30th. He shared stories and the Unintentional Humor quiz with a very attentive audience. Not only did they guess most cartoons correctly, but they also offered additional ideas for Unintentional Humor Volume 2. THANK YOU Morgan Autism Center for your warm welcome. [...]
Idiom of the Week: Break A Leg
This is a common way to wish “good luck” to an actor or performer before they go on stage. Some people believe that by saying the opposite of what you really want you will prevent something bad from happening.
Idiom of the week: Fired From Your Job
Americans often use the term “getting fired” when they are asked to leave their employment. This term implies that it is the employee’s fault, unlike someone leaving a job willingly.
Ventura County Star Article
Last weekend, Brent and Linda were featured in the Ventura County Star! Read part of the article below. In Camarillo Talk, Mother-Son Duo Talk Share Experiences About Autism By: Mark Storer When Brent Anderson was a young boy, his mother, Linda knew he was a different. “He was diagnosed with autism at age 13,” [...]
World Animal Day
Today is World Animal Day and to celebrate we are going to share with you some of Brent’s favorite animal cartoons from the book! Brent has always been really passionate about animals. He rode horses at the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, volunteered at the Denver Zoo throughout high school, and he continues to [...]
Celebrate Autism on Positively Autistic Radio
Have you listened to Linda Gund Anderson and Debra Hosseini on Celebrate Autism: Positively Autistic Radio, their bi-monthly radio show? Here is yesterday’s broadcast where they interviewed Dr. Peter Gerhardt of the McCarton School in New York and Gary Schwartz of Training for Independent Living in Ventura, CA. Make sure you tune in Tuesdays at [...]
Unintentional Humor™ in Colorado
The new RV made the trip to Colorado for an exciting week of sharing Unintentional Humor™ with many friends, new and old. Our first stop was Fort Collins, CO to meet with Temple Grandin. After an enjoyable lunch meeting, Temple received the beautiful painting that Kevin Hosseini made for her. Brent and Linda spoke to [...]
Unintentional Humor Photo Shoot
A few weeks ago, Brent and Linda met with talented photographer Michael Alvarez at the Brooks Institute studio in Ventura. Brent usually doesn’t like having his picture taken, but Mike and his assistant Codie made it a lot of fun! Here are some of our favorite shots!! Thank you Mike and Codie!
Idiom of the week: Funny Farm
This is a slang term used for a mental institution or a place where people go when they are having mental problems. Sometimes these people are considered, “funny in the head”.
Idiom of the week: Let the Cat Out of the Bag
The expression was used to describe a dishonest merchant promising a pig but selling a cat. Most people use it to refer to someone who reveals a secret without meaning to.
Art of Autism-Ventura Westside Art Walk
We were excited to be included in the Art of Autism exhibit at the Ventura Westside Art Walk! Over 900 visitors stopped in to view the incredible artwork created by individuals with Autism. We enjoyed meeting new friends such as Bradford Spady (pictured above with Brent and Dani Bowman). Bradford is the author and illustrator of [...]
Idiom of the week: You’re Pulling My Leg
A way to refer to someone that is teasing you or playing a joke on you. it could also be said about a person that you think is lying to you.
Idiom of the Week: In A Nutshell
This is said if you are describing something in a very brief or concise way. If you don’t want to hear all of the details of a story you might say, “just tell me in a nutshell.”
Idiom of the Week: Brainstorm
This refers to a group of people who work together to come up with solutions for issues or problems. It is believed that more people sharing ideas is better than someone working alone.