V For Vendetta is about a freedom fighter known only as “V”. Similar to that fictional hero, Zorro, he fights to free his countrymen from an oppressive and evil totalitarian …
Where Do “I” Begin?
If you’re going to write a book about yourself, then the first question you must consider is where to begin? Right now many of you are saying to yourself “Just …
Unforgettable Decision: Giving Up My Child
It was 1978. I was 22 years old, had been married for 4 years, and recently widowed, four days before my son’s first birthday. The marriage was not a happy …
Talking to the Wall
When talking to inanimate objects Martha never lost her sense of humor. “Abracadabra!” Martha shouted into the wall, laughing, “Does anyone hear me? Can you open the door please?” Passing …
What Do They Know?
For years, my most unforgettable moments were ones where I made errors — blunders, screw-ups, super embarrassing moments. Actions that provoked major shame attacks, either then or later. Sort of …
Superior Nonsense
A few years ago early on a Friday morning I was at home w ith ach department phone our housekeeper. It was a very ordinary morning until I heard a …
When It Rains a Raincoat Won’t Do.
So here I was with one month left before summer break from school, the dreaded finals drawing ever closer, my wheels were rolling right along, and I had that ever-growing …
The Mobility Cup
The Mobility Cup is Canada’s annual international regatta for sailors with a disability. This year’s event, held in Vancouver Sept. ach department phone 11 – 15, is open to all, …
ESPNU To Present Exclusive Paralympic Winter Games
ESPNU, the 24-hour college sports network, will be the exclusive domestic telecaster of the Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games, providing extensive coverage from each day of competition with nine highlight …