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People with Disabilities are Not the Ultimate Sufferers

Hello, readers, Suffering. It happens every day, to everyone. If you subscribe to a faith of any description, that faith has some construct to explain why suffering occurs and how…

You May Be the Only One…And That’s Scary

Hello and happy March, readers, Unless you've been on a space station for the last, oh, fifty years, you've probably heard about "random acts of kindness." It's often shortened to…

Okay, I’m Up…So Now What?

Hello readers, I'm not really into millennial slang. Heck, I wasn't even into slang when I was a kid. I was always known for somewhat formal speech, because I loved…

I Decide the Degree, Not You

Hello, readers, I am going to try to stop disappearing. Work got a little nuts lately, but I finally have the time and energy for a new post, so here…

“At Least You’re Not…”

Greetings, fellow blogosphere-dwellers. I write to you from my currently frigid corner of the world, where I am wrapped in my trusty tartan blanket, ready to bring you more independent-minded…

Whose Accomplishments Are These, Anyway?

I'd like to start this post with a shout-out to someone who gave me the idea for its format, Ms. Heather Land. If you don't know who Heather is, she's…

I Thought I Was Done, But…

Hi readers, if any of you are still there, Four months ago, I thought I was done with this blog. I really did. I had no fresh ideas, and I…

Red in the Face: How to Help When Disability Becomes Embarrassing

Happy August, readers! One month closer to autumn--yea! And my favorite time of year for most of the United States, back to school season. I share the same opinions as…

Diversifying Conflict in Disability-Centered Stories

Hello readers, As you know, I love stories. Fiction, nonfiction, I don't care. If you can hook me with a great character or unique angle, I'm in. As part of…

Redefining “Brave,” or The Freedom to Be Brave

Hello readers, So far, June and July have been extremely busy months. I've been away from technology recently, having gone camping with the fam (not my favorite thing, but we…