We Got Our Van!
It has been a long time in the coming, but we got a van!!! Check it out! It’s not wheelchair accessible…YET!
Dom Evans
Dom Evans
Dom Evans (They/He) is the leading expert in disability representation in media. Since 2018, they have been one of two researchers for the FilmDis Annual Study on Disability Representation on TV. They have a BFA in Film Production and are currently working on multiple TV series ideas. When not crafting their own ideas, Dom consults on disability and 2SLGBTQIA representation in film.
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Do Perceptions Matter?
I am of the firm belief that on an individual basis, it does not matter what people think about you. You can’t spend your life worrying about what other people think about you or the way you live. So, do perceptions matter? I’ve come to realize that in some ways,…
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More Adventures of Oliver Twist: Oliver and Hidden Valley Ranch
Oliver HATES Hidden Valley Ranch. That statement above is not referring to the actual salad dressing. Who in their right mind would be giving salad to a Shih-Tzu? Oh no, my beloved pet hates the Hidden Valley Ranch commercial. He can pick it out of any that play on our…
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Having a Good Time at the Flint Institute of Arts
One of the shining gems in nearby Flint, MI is the Flint Cultural Center. The cultural center features a Planetarium (Longway), Sloan Museum (which has lots of fun stuff including the annual car show), stages, Youth Theatre, a place for music, and the Flint Institute of Arts. The Museum features…
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My Thoughts on Angie Zapata
I’ve been thinking a lot about the Angie Zapata murder. I have a personal interest in the case. For those who do not know, Angie was an 18 year old, pre-op transsexual. Angie identified and lived as a woman. She wanted to take the steps to physically become a woman,…
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The Many Adventures of Oliver Twist: The Ice Cream Truck
I was inspired, after watching Marley & Me to write up something about my dog, Oliver. Oliver is a cute, little Shih-Tzu. He has the cutest little face. That’s the only thing that keeps him safe and in our home. Otherwise, he is rambunctious, can’t be trusted to run around…
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Fashion/Health Review: Cool Clothing USA Compression Shirt
Cool Clothing USA is an awesome small business that sells clothing that, like the name implies, stays cool. The company actually started as a husband (Iraq War Vet) and wife (marathon runner) that know how important moisture wicking clothing can be to people in intense situations. Even when you’re not…
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Getting Focused…
Getting focused, especially when you are a full time blogger, is never easy. That’s part of why I signed up for the 31 Days to a Better Blog hosted by Darren Rowse over at the ProBlogger website. It’s also why I try to visit chrisbrogan.com as often as possible. Chris…
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Why I Must Transition — Why I Am the Way I Am
I know that I did not choose to be the way I am. I’m writing this after reading an article where the author calls transsexuals (those who seek to change their sex to the gender with which they identify) perverts. His argument is that eroticism causes transgender ‘desires’ as he…
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Top Five Misconceptions about Those with Physical Disabilities
In honor of the proposed bill that Massachusetts wants to pass (under the guise of protecting those who cannot protect themselves – even though there are already laws out there to protect victims ‘disabled or not’ of non-consensual sex acts) that will ban consensual acts involving either those with disabilities…