“I found a cemetery.” This is how I’ve started many conversations over the past several years. At a homeowner’s association meeting in the spring of
You may be familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. I have a confession: I’m the Prodigal Son’s older brother. Have
I went hiking with Luke 5 Adventures at Fairmount Falls in Southeastern Jefferson County, Kentucky. To be honest, I wasn’t so sure about this “accessible
Our community is grieving after the death of our dear friend Paul Erway. While I’ve touched on this topic before, now is a good time
Who doesn’t love a good kitchen renovation show? Watching a room go from meh to mah-velous packs a punch every time. While I didn’t have
Avoiding the cold during the winter months isn’t an option. But thanks to some friends, I managed to break free from the single-digit temps… only
I have a story to share about disability representation in fiction. By now, you know I like to get out of my comfort zone. Well,
“Why do I do this to myself?” I sat in the hotel room practicing deep breathing exercises in an attempt to calm my nerves and
Anyone with a disability knows that finances are one of the most stressful parts of a disability. The burden of health insurance, co-pays, supplies not
Last summer, I found myself continually going over my budget for groceries. I hadn’t changed anything; the cost of food had gone up. Typically, a
In 1998 I had a series of surgeries called tendon transfers for people with cervical level spinal cord injuries. As a C6-7 quadriplegic, I had
I know you want to ask… How does someone with a spinal cord injury go to the bathroom? Peeing and pooping is a part of
Throughout the year I use an erg, or ergometer, for a great cardio workout. In this video I’ll demonstrate how I modify the erg as
In January I attended a conference for work. After dinner we were chatting and getting to know each other as we made our way back
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