Contrary to popular belief, I am not a gimp or a crip. I detest those words. What I really loathe is when I hear those words come out of disabled …
Old Friendships / New Acquaintances
Ever since my favorite shows went into reruns, I’ve been spending more time with the telescope. Scored big with it Friday night. I was scanning the windows across the street …
Catching Dreams
I ran into my quirky neighbor today, the one who lives two doors down from me. I was getting my mail from downstairs and discovered one of her letters had …
A Vehicle of Choice Rather Than Neccessity
One of the most difficult issues disabled people face is transportation. Many disabled people are able and willing to drive but, they are unaware of the options available to them. …
Ready Set Ride
Ready Set Ride is a major part of my life now that I have been riding for over a year. I love being part of such a loving and tranquil …
House and Home
This is the house Where I do not live A castle in suburbia Haunted by old ghosts And memories that won’t fade It is the home of the fearful The …
White Noise
I’m sitting here facing the worst thing in my life. A deadline. OK I guess maybe there are worse things in my life than deadlines, but my editor wants me …
Before You Make Your Booking
Hi to all the readers of the Audacity Magazine. Let me introduce myself. My name is Julie Stonestreet. I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta type III/IV. I am 29 and live in …
Bathing Suits for Every Body
When you think of hot summer days, you, like everyone else, think of beaches, swimming pools, cookouts and probably the dreadful bathing suit. Ever since the turn of the 19th …