At the end of January, when all the holidays are over, I fall into a nocturnal depressive state. I don’t mean this in a bad
My Experience at the Martin Luther King Center
February is Black History Month! Although it is not the only month where I recognize the great things African Americans have done, my family and
Disaster Preparedness Tips for People with Disabilities
Do you, a disabled person, want to live through an earthquake? Don’t come to Oregon. Here in Oregon, the risk of “The Big One” rises
Representation in Hollywood: Tyrion Lannister vs. The Seven Dwarfs
In the mid-90s, a friend who knew I liked to read fantasy novels lent me a book that was quite unlike most others. It was
How I Interact with Kids in My Power Chair
You’ve probably seen photos of me with my niece, Andi. She is incredible. It’s great spending time with her and watching her grow. Andi is
Performing Random Acts of Kindness for Others
Because I am a wounded veteran, people are very kind to me. I’m kind of lucky in that respect. I’ll go out on a date
How I Became a Graffiti Writer
Most of us have origin stories. Those stories of where our hobbies came from or how it became a job we love to do. Here’s
How I Celebrate Valentine’s Day…with Candy
February 14 is Valentine’s Day, a holiday celebrating something very special: candy. I mean, love. Valentine’s Day is about love! Well, for some… But for
Black History Month and the Life of Michelle Obama
February is Black History Month and in honor of this, I wanted to write a blog about Michelle Obama. Michelle was born on January 17,
How I Will Cook, Travel and Advocate in the New Year
A new year always makes people reflect on goals. What do I want do this year? What do I want to accomplish? What can I
My Search for an Apartment Has Begun
A new year means new goals and I’m very excited for my number one goal for 2022. I am going to look for my very
My Love for My Dad
With Valentine’s Day coming up, I know that some of you guys have someone that you love. While I have many people in my life