Last weekend, I was able to participate in discussions about how both women and people with disabilities are portrayed in society as evidenced in various forms of media. The Bentonville Film Festival just wrapped up its fifth year in Northwest Arkansas and I took time to attend two events that address the role of both … Read More
I remember when I turned 18 and had the first opportunity to vote. It was a privilege. A right. A duty. I was raised to be a responsible, educated citizen and to know why I was voting for whom and for what I cast my ballot. Over the years, I’ve been registered in two different … Read More
I was reflecting on something today as I tried to force myself to calm my mind and body for some much-needed respite. It occurred to me that I don’t rest well. I am not talking about sleep, although sometimes pain and spasms make even sleep allude me. I’m talking about days like today where I … Read More
A couple of weeks ago, I fell apart. It was a long time coming, and, truthfully, would have been better to have happened long ago. I sobbed genuine grief and for the first time in months, I finally didn’t feel this angry, tense, fearful grip on every part of my being. Life is still hard … Read More
