I live in the land of in-between. It is a desolate place that is uncomfortably wedged between charity and respect. An unscheduled stop on the road to independence where many people with disabilities find themselves abandoned. Few of us arrive by choice. The land of In-between is where people with invisible disabilities live like stray … Continue reading Why Don’t You Just…Be Like Everyone Else.
Many of us have memory of watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood on television as children. The show was on from 1968 to 2001, and was an icon in the world of children's entertainment. Though Mr. Rodgers was a very intelligent man I am not sure even he knew how many children he reached, especially given the starting … Continue reading Mr. Rogers on Presuming Competence
Note: Some details have been intentionally obscured. Low THC, CBD rich oil is legal for limited use in 14 states, including New York, so there are no legal concerns with me writing this article. However, the social impact is often too great and thus it has been requested of me that I not mention details of … Continue reading One Month with CBD Oil
If I'm alright why can't I feel the pain wrapped up in a pretty blanket the sky didn't fall today What if I'm a lunatic with this bag of marbles and a walking stick marching on my Neverland because I lost my fairy dust Searching for the love I sent on twenty magic carpet rides … Continue reading Messy Thoughts at 4:00 am on a Cold January Night