Two years ago, I had returned from an overseas holiday with a severe infection that led to the amputation of my lower right leg. To mark the second anniversary, I … Read the rest “Lessons learned from my amputee trip to China, thoughts on the plane”
Tag: disability
My democratic duty is done. I pre-voted today, as I am working tomorrow. (Why I’m working tomorrow is a good story which I’ll share later).
The people working at the … Read the rest “Take a closer look, before you vote”
I’ve been living with a disability – a lower right limb amputation – for almost two years, but one of the things that’s still happening and most surprises me is … Read the rest “I have ONE disability, not all of them.”
“Did you get the mobility scooter from Antonio?”, a woman I know at the local pub asked me yesterday. Though I didn’t recall the previous conversation, she recommended the wheelchair … Read the rest “Getting around the hills”
Lismore has long had a reputation for its big heart, but exploring it from a new perspective – thanks to my sister’s mobility scooter – really drove home how special … Read the rest “Lovemore”
I had my first really embarrassing public fall at the Lyric Theater tonight. I can’t be sure if it was someone’s handbag on the floor, or someone’s feet, or the … Read the rest “A trip at the theatre”