At the age of 16, I became a quadriplegic because of a diving accident. Since then, I’ve experienced multiple urinary tract infections, pressure sores, and a long litany of other medical issues. And like a bad movie, I am also a breast cancer survivor, having a right mastectomy 10 years …
Between Two Worlds; Being Visually Impaired
Being visually impaired is like living in two different worlds, yet not really belonging in either one. We are not totally blind, nor are we completely sighted. Most people categorize us as blind, lump us into one group of people, with the usual misconceptions, and a few added on. Some …
Dr. Andrew John Kramer
The physical therapy movement at its best is the result a small cadre of men, and women who refused to coincide all of us, to eternal childhood, or drugged isolation. Against the advice of the experts, they forged ahead. I would like to tell you, about the one it what …
No One Wants to Be Free
Jean-Francois Lyotard changed world thinking by introducing two new concepts to modern thought. He said the world, and the people living in it, experiences the world through “Grand” and “little” narratives. Christianity is a grand narrative, so is Marxism – great big concepts trying to provide a framework for everything. …
Resolutions For Life
Every year, many people make promises to themselves, vowing they’ll set a goal for the new year, and stick to it. As the new year goes by, some achieve their goals, others don’t. Even disabled people do this, including me. Sometimes I fail, sometimes I succeed. How realistic are these …
Uniqueies
The Uniqueies are among us. Uniqueies have special powers that supercede others that populate the planet, not from outer space or scary creatures. You barely notice as they blend with society. Most are aware of many of your failings and secrets, and know much that you think no one knows. …
The Greatest Giving Gift
Throughout my life, I’ve been given many gifts, but the ones that mean the most to me are those which often had no wrappings. They came from the most unexpected sources, and were usually something simple. There are many gifts we can give and receive, during the holidays, as well …
Audacious Writing for 2006
Our good madam editor here at Audacity Magazine has requested that we, Audacity Magazine’s faithful writers, submit articles describing either something we are passionate about or our goals for the year ahead. Well, I think I’ll jump right on the “goals” bandwagon, if you don’t mind, with maybe a little …
The Void
The last thing I remember…screaming sirens. Wherever I am, it’s hideously dark–a black so deep, light might never have been. I find myself reaching out, hoping to break free of this crushing fist. I cannot feel myself move. I cannot feel myself at all. Am I dead? Am I nothing …