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A PSA About Mental Illness
I have about half a degree’s worth of undergraduate psychology courses under my belt. I had to quit when I got sicker, and also I resumed graduate study of Russian. “Mental illnesses are as serious as physical illnesses.” That was … Continue reading
Disabled Parenting – Getting Fucking Creative!
This morning, I’m listening to an Ouch! BBC podcast, and they’ve just come to the part about the pressure put on disabled parents (at about 35:00). Some disabled parents get their abilities questioned by professionals or laypeople, making presumptions. [From … Continue reading
BBC News Article – Is it Even Possible To Live a Celibate Life?
Today, I came across this article on the BBC. Shockingly, yes. But, there’s a big difference between being voluntarily celibate because you believe it strengthens your faith, and abstaining from putting pederastic thoughts into action because you don’t want to … Continue reading
Stephanie’s Quickies: 10.9.12
Knitted Internal Organs – I want to make these when my knitting skills are advanced enough! BBC: Knitting reinvented: Mathematics, feminism and metal Dr Sarah-Marie Belcastro uses knitting to explore the mathematical concepts that she uses, encounters and thinks about … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, hijab, islam, knitting, quickies, socialized medicine, women
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Paralympics Accessibility Fiasco
Apparently at the Paralympic Games, people in wheelchairs can only be accompanied by one other person. So that means that a disabled parent couldn’t sit with their kids and their spouse. Ridiculous. I mean, it’s the PARALYMPICS. Logic fail. Words … Continue reading
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Tagged disabilities, interview, London Olympics, London Paralypmic Games, russia
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Stephanie’s Quickies 8.1
Ranked: Disney Princesses From Least To Most Feminist – Disney princesses have a hard time breaking out of the “I’m a girl and need a guy to save me” mould. The Viking Conspiracy (Or, I’m Not Jew, I’m Jew-ish) – … Continue reading
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Tagged education, films, GSCE, judaism, origami, prejudice, quickies, television
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Caffe Nero – Coffee and Chocolate FTW; Accessibility Fail
Today, after doing an errand, my DH and I were in Manchester City Centre to meet my/our best girlfriend for caffeine and sugar at Caffe Nero at 67 Deansgate. All three of us are physically/mobility disabled. For privacy reasons, I … Continue reading
Kelvin High School – Accessibility Fail
When I was attending Kelvin High School for Grade 12*, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the school did not have an accessible entrance, although they had an elevator with a door at ground level, which opened directly to the outside environment – … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, building codes, Canada, disabilities, kelvin high school, manitoba, winnipeg
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Neurology appointment: Dr Elliot
“Elliot” is actually the doctor’s surname, but I can’t help but privately think, “Elliot Stabler”. -He is looking at this solely from the premise of my headaches being familial migraines (thanks, Grandpa Marcel…) -since the hydrocephalus and shunt have been conclusively ruled out … Continue reading
Cracked: The Biggest Pussification of Schools
This Cracked article brings back memories. I went to high school in Florida for 2 years. (Grew up in the Canadian school system, which has French as a mandatory class until high school, and then you can continue into high … Continue reading
