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27 August 2009

"You guys are my neighbors.” Avondale and Logan Square Crime Blog is a meticulously maintained minute-to-minute crime blog from an autistic 16 year old with a police scanner named Timmy.
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I know the blog isn't interesting if you don't live in that specific part of Chicago, but I found Timmy's dedication fascinating.

post by: Juliet Banana at: 16:29 | 6 comments

TIMmay!

posted by Lipstick Thespian 27 August | 17:05

This is really cool. He seems like a great young man, and I think it's wonderful that he found such a productive and interactive way to focus on his interests (which, with autism, can sometimes be quite obsessive and isolating). His blog lets him reach out to his neighbors, but in a way that he can control so he can stay within his comfort level. Kudos to him!

posted by amyms 27 August | 17:52

12:13PM - Domestic disturbance. 3602 W Shakespeare. Problem with babby momma.

I think he's been hanging out at Mefi.

posted by deborah 27 August | 18:22

PS: I want someone to do this for my town.

posted by deborah 27 August | 18:23

love eet! I want someone to do this for my neighbourhood, too

posted by By the Grace of God 27 August | 18:44

minute-to-minute crime blog from an autistic 16 year old with a police scanner named Timmy

Wait, his police scanner is named Timmy?

posted by MonkeyButter 27 August | 18:55

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