PinnedPublished inSouth of CertaintyThe Exhausting Work of Building a Writing CareerEven if it kills me…which it one day might.Feb 13, 20222Feb 13, 20222
PinnedPublished inSouth of CertaintyPeople’s Angriest Reactions to My Being in a WheelchairI’m guessing you read the title and thought, “People have actually gotten angry with you for being disabled?” The short answer is yes.May 19, 202124May 19, 202124
PinnedPublished inHuman PartsHow I Broke My Neck and Became a Quadriplegic16 years ago my entire life changed in an instantJul 4, 202130Jul 4, 202130
PinnedPublished inSouth of CertaintyPeople’s Funniest Reactions to My Being in a WheelchairSometimes, being in a wheelchair is funny…as are some people’s reactions when they see me.Feb 24, 202113Feb 24, 202113
Published inSouth of CertaintyHey, Keep Your Assumptions and Probing Questions to Yourself!I’m not here to sate your curiosity.Sep 7, 20224Sep 7, 20224
Published inSouth of CertaintyTwo National Problems, and a Solution No One WantsFloods and droughts are devastating nation-wide problems currently without solutions.Aug 17, 20221Aug 17, 20221
Published inSouth of CertaintyStop Asking if I Need Help!An open letter from a quadriplegic who has had enough.Aug 1, 20225Aug 1, 20225
Published inSouth of Certainty“I Was Here”: Graffiti or Profound Declaration?Scrawled upon a bathroom wall, a stranger wrote a note that spoke to all…Jul 13, 20221Jul 13, 20221
Published inSouth of CertaintyWhy Arming Teachers is a Terrible IdeaYou’d think this would be obvious to everyone. You’d be wrong.Jun 8, 20222Jun 8, 20222
Published inSouth of CertaintyRoboBurger and the Push Toward an Automated WorkforceTaking the “human” out of Human ResourcesJun 1, 20222Jun 1, 20222
Published inSouth of CertaintyTake Your Petition and Shove It!Because we just want to go about our day without being harassed.May 11, 20221May 11, 20221
Published inSouth of CertaintySanitized for Your Protection: The Push Toward Generic LanguageYou’re fee to speak…as long as we’ve pre-approved everything you can say.May 4, 20223May 4, 20223
Published inSouth of CertaintyArrogance vs Apathy: The Curious Psychology of Youth AthletesCoping mechanisms or accurate reflections of who they are?Apr 13, 20221Apr 13, 20221
Published inSouth of CertaintyWhy I Appreciate Disability JokesI’d rather laugh about my disability than cry about it.Apr 3, 20223Apr 3, 20223
Published inSouth of CertaintyCigarette Smoke and MemoriesAs odd as it sounds, I have many fond memories associated with cigarette smoke.Mar 23, 20225Mar 23, 20225
Published inSouth of CertaintyThe Mutually Exclusive Pursuit of Money or HappinessIt’s so rare that we get money AND happiness from our jobs, it seems we’re forced to choose between the two.Mar 16, 20223Mar 16, 20223
Published inSouth of CertaintyIs Modern War Pointless?Because living during a pandemic isn’t bad enough, we need the threat of a World War as well.Mar 2, 20223Mar 2, 20223
Published inSouth of CertaintyMandated Reporting and the Bullying LoopholeBecause kids abusing other kids somehow makes it ok?Feb 20, 20223Feb 20, 20223
Published inSouth of CertaintyFreedom of Speech, Spotify, and the Problem with Joe RoganOh boy, the hate I’m going to get for this one…Feb 9, 20224Feb 9, 20224
Published inSouth of CertaintyThe Absurd Practice of Banning BooksIdeas and knowledge are the tools with which meaningful change is built.Feb 6, 20227Feb 6, 20227