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What even is going on anymore? — I’ve lived in Indiana for a long number of years now. Many times throughout my life, I’ve discussed how totalitarian this state really can be. Even something as simple as having a single joint in your possession can land you in prison, and it gets worse from there. Recently, the…

Or does it just seem that way on our screens? — I think it’s fair to say the times we’re living in have to be among the hardest in history. It’s not just because of the strife we see in the world. There have always been wars, famines, heartbreaks, and interpersonal problems. However, I think the main thing different between the…

How about you? I hate it, but it’s true. — Before losing my sight, I had the chance to work a lot of jobs, most of which involved dealing with the public. I’ve always been a people-watcher. I get a kick out of observing how people act, speak and react to stimuli. …

It’s not always so cut-and-dried. — I’m so glad I’m out of the dating game. The landscape of dating and relationships has changed dramatically in my time on this little dustbowl we call home. I’ve been through a lot of it, myself. …

We all are abled differently. — A frustration many disabled folks have to go through is the idea that someone might know a person who has that disability, and automatically assumes they know us, too. For instance, a person like me, who is blind, may have certain things in common with someone else who is, as…

This is going to get blunt. — There’s a serious epidemic going on in the world, and it has nothing to do with a virus. Well, maybe. It is damaging enough to be one, I suppose. The sickness I am talking about here is how a parent will take it upon themselves to bash the other parent…

It’s not a great look for either of you. — Every relationship is different and comes with its own challenges. Sometimes, due to past experiences or mental health issues, there are things the other person in the relationship has to do to “make up for” the lack. …

“Oh, we just don’t understand the people who lived there…” — There is a place in Indiana called Lake Monroe. It’s been designated as an official historic site, with all the protections, bells, and whistles that come with such a distinction. And, I’m sad to say, the whole thing also really pisses me off. Bear with me. …