I was born on August 28th 1979. As a kid growing up on Long Island, I was hungry for something meaningful to latch onto so I could have an identity …
Constitution
In case nobody’s noticed, it’s election time. I just sat through the Democratic National Convention. In a few weeks I’ll do the same with the Republican production. Don’t get me …
August is Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month
It’s a dark night, the cold crisp breeze brought goose bumps. The stars shined brightly. It was so quiet. You couldn’t hear a pin drop. The silence settled in peacefully. …
Kara’s Online Journal
A few excerpts from her Online Forum. Wednesday July 28, 2004 Everyone here is getting ready for our meet on Thursday all the way through Sunday. I’m starting to get …
Benefits or Stepping Stones
I find it absolutely amazing how many people these days want to be disabled. Actually, they want the “benefits” of being disabled. They think there are benefits. I see them …
NEW MS. WHEELCHAIR AMERICA CROWNED
Following a week-long competition with women from around the country, Juliette Rizzo of Rockville, Maryland, was crowned last night as Ms. Wheelchair America 2005, in Richmond, Virginia, at the 32nd …
July News Bytes
CHICAGO—The largest drugstore chain in the United States, Walgreen Co., settled a lawsuit in late June 2004 on behalf of people with disabilities. Under the terms of the settlement, Walgreen’s …
Is It Me?
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 …
Super Group Not So Super
The latest super group or compilation of past rock icons known as Velvet Revolver that include Scott Weiland of STP as lead singer and three remaining members of GNR leaves …