Blowout

| October 25, 2011

Every few years, the back injury that ended my Army career will recur. The last time was just over two years ago, so right on schedule, I’ve blown out my back again. Yesterday morning as I got out of bed, I felt a bit of a pop in the usual spot on my lower back. […]

Top Ten Best Things About Being Disabled

| September 29, 2011

“Oh, you’re disabled, that’s so unfortunate/terrible/sad.” I hear it all the time; I get the pitying looks. Waaah. Cry me a river. It isn’t all bad. So here, then, is my Top Ten Best Things About Being Disabled: 10. Unquestionably valid reason to telecommute full time. 9. Blanket permission to cane anyone using the words […]