I mentioned my photography exhibition about my brother Michael, in my post, Review of Photo Show. I attended a talk given by Temple Grandin in New York City at the same time my show was open and was lucky enough to meet her. I spoke with her and gave her the announcement of my show.
She didn’t say much to me, but accepted my invitation.
I was very shocked and pleased about a month later when I received the following letter from her:
Temple Grandin is indeed a generous soul.
One of the things I really like about being around autistic people – admittedly high-functioning autistic people which makes it easier to make statements like this! – is how honest and straight-forward they are. If they don’t like your photos they’ll say – or at least say nothing – they don’t pretend. What a satisfying conclusion to your invitation!
I agree. She didn’t have to send me a note at all. In fact, when I met her, I thought she was angry with me for some reason. Flat affect, and all. But she was very thoughtful and kind to send me the note and say what she said.