Ask any person with a disability, and they will probably agree that this is one of their favorite sentences, and it’s one of the most powerful ones you can employ. “I didn’t ask for your help” is a great sentence. It establishes and reinforces your boundaries. It encourages you to try something for yourself. It […]
Star Trek: The Movie
Apparently, there’s a new Star Trek movie coming out in May. John and I saw the trailer yesterday during The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Yes, we almost skipped right past it and had to rewind the DVR. Anyway, it looks like a nod to the old Trek with some modern mores going on. Should be entertaining, […]
Stealing Music
A friend of mine is a musician, who plays at weddings, events, clubs, and in public street performances. Today, she gave me a wake-up call. We were talking about some of her frustrations with work, and she said that she absolutely hates it when people video her, almost universally without permission. But also, she glares […]
A Social Experiment
So we’re eating pizza in the local joint here and find ourselves at a table with a view — of the local grocery store. I say, “Hey, let’s count how many people are buying alcohol and how many are buying groceries.” First a description of the store is in order: This is an obviously family […]
April is Earthquake Preparedness Month
But the rest of the year is a good time to be prepared, too. Which is why I bring you this post in July, of all months. There are no locations on Earth immune to natural disaster. You might live in earthquake country, tornado alley, or the hurricane zone. You might have extreme winters or […]