For, well, 23 years, I’ve been pretty sure that the reason I can’t meet a guy or get a guy I do meet to date me has had to do …
Laura: The Writer
I’m not interested in being Laura Stinson, disabled writer. No, I just want to be Laura Stinson, writer. I hate the idea of being identified by my disability, with my …
Trading Spaces
“You’re really good at that.” “You’re so lucky.” “I bet that’s fun.” “I wish I had one of those.” If I was being politically correct, I would chalk it up …
The Conclusion of the Controversy
In continuing my previous column, I will wrap up the account of that fateful classroom discussion. Once the labeling issue was laid to rest, I decided that perhaps I should …
Get Fit: Suggestions for Getting in Shape
Spring is already well under way and that means that summer is just around the corner. And summer means skimpy clothing, swimsuits and lots of skin. Wait! Before you go …
My Name Is Controversy
Something occurred in one of my classes during my senior year that I just cannot seem to get out of my head. It plagues me for the lack of sensitivity …
Love Thy Self
This is going to sound odd, but I feel like I’m finally coming into my ” disabled” ach department phone self. You always hear people who say that they have …
Take A Chance
Suddenly, it’s January. Suddenly, we’re in the year 2004 and the twentieth century is but a distant memory. I, for one, find it odd. Growing up, I always dreamed of …
Radio:The Movie
The way he treats us all the time is the way we wish we treated each other half the time. So says Ed Harris in his portrayal of Coach Harold …