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The coolest item I saw at Abilities Expo at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center yesterday.
It’s like it stepped out of a James Cameron film – all it needs is a couple of phased plasma rifles in the 40-watt range (yes, I know 40 watts is a lower-wattage light bulb.). Image Description: a “Trackstander TR”, an all-terrain tracked wheelchair in the standing position. MSRP starting at $19,985. Continue reading
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Getting imaging of my recently wonky right ankle:
X-ray tech: You’re a little tight. Me: Well, I have Cerebral Palsy… X-ray tech: Say no more, brother. Continue reading
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I’m going to start a podcast to discuss track three from Rush’s “Hemispheres”.
It will be called The Treecap. 1 Continue reading
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Modern storage problems require modern solutions.
My partner and I are a multiple wheelchair household in a single bedroom NYC apartment. This is our solution, an indoor bike mount that works surprising well for my chair. Image description: the Tangerine Metallic frame of a Tilite Z ultralight wheelchair hangs from a bike mount on a wall painted green. It hangs above Continue reading
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Hey Siri, Say Things Correctly.
Siri has decided to start pronouncing my friend Michelle’s very Italian surname as the decidedly French Mancineur. No punchline here, just a quirk of modern technology. 2 Continue reading
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That, or “The Rye or the Keiser”.
I have flashbacks to the war every time I hear “Eye of the Tiger”. My therapist refers to it as Survivor Guilt. 1 Continue reading
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Something’s Fishy.
Why is it better to order a five-piece serving of salmon omakase rather than 5 one-piece servings? Economies of scales. 1 Continue reading
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A Wise Slogan.
I’ve had the digital card for a while, but took the opportunity this afternoon to unlock the analog version. First books checked out: 1 Continue reading
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Good and Adequate for You.
If anyone is thinking of ordering Girl Scout Cookies, consider purchasing from Troop 6000, which is composed of girls living in NYC homeless shelters. 1 Continue reading
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Everyone Deserves a Bad Day.
The Partner: Today’s not going well, can I have a do-over? Me: Sure, we’ll try again tomorrow. It’ll be 2sday. 1 Continue reading