On February 2, 2016, Herbert Jon Cruz and Jennifer Lynne Martinez plead guilty to multiple felony charges for the home invasion robbery and death threats they committed against me and my caregiver “C” on Nov. 28, 2014 in San Diego, CA. On March 3, they will be formally sentenced. Herbert Cruz (also known as Herbie…
Spontaneous travel adventures can be a challenge when you have a disability, but finding ways to have fun without planning everything brings unexpected opportunities and benefits. I’m a planner. Of course it’s always good to make a plan when you travel and have a disability, but I plan everything in life. I plan so…
Meet the whimsical robots of #BotJoy, a hand-painted robot army programmed to bring you joy. Gary Hirsch’s unique artistic creations bring bravery, hope, and inspiration to people when they need it most. His “Questions for Humans” interactive street art project invites us to have conversations with ourselves that we need to have, and share our insights…
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Boulder, Colorado is very wheelchair accessible. If you’re looking for a travel destination that offers beautiful views, life in harmony with nature, and wonderful cultural and educational opportunities, Boulder, Colorado is an ideal place to visit. It also happens to be one of the most wheelchair accessible cities in the country. As someone…
This morning, I awoke to a world without David Bowie in it. Today, I honor a man who helped me accept myself as a queer disabled woman. I was aware of David Bowie from childhood, but I came to love him as a young adult who was questioning everything; who I was, what I believed,…
Ahh, the end of the year, the time when people all around the world make a list of New Year’s Resolutions — promises to themselves that they probably won’t keep. Lose weight. Get organized. Save money. I’d love to do all those things, but this isn’t that kind of list. I’m a traveler, and I…
It’s time we start being honest about the holidays. It’s true that holidays can be a time of great joy, family gatherings, and sharing of goodwill. For many of us, they bring back childhood memories of wonderful gifts, doting grandparents, home-cooked feasts, and snowy adventures. It’s years later now though, and our realities have changed….
Wheelchair travel is rewarding, but not always easy. Whether you have a disability or not, traveling for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hanukkah means extra stress. November and December are the busiest travel months of the year, and like everyone else, people with disabilities are more likely to take trips during this time. I’m a travel addict, but…
One year ago, my life changed forever. One day, I was enjoying a simple but peaceful Thanksgiving. The next, I was staring down the barrel of a gun, feeling a stranger pulling me from my wheelchair and leaving me helpless on the floor. I laid there not knowing if I would be shot, and whether…
Fort Cody Trading Post in North Platte, Nebraska is the ultimate tourist trap for those who love roadside attractions and classic Americana I knew I wanted to blog about the Fort Cody Trading Post in North Platte, Nebraska, before I even had a blog. If you know me, you know that ultra kitschy roadside attractions…
