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Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 45

January 22, 2021 ~ Val ~ 2 Comments

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week I watched lots of movies with my mother, spent a lot of time sorting out insurance issues, and finally started planning the dissertation. Daily summaries below! Day Three Hundred and Nine (1/15/21) Why yes, I did have pie for breakfast.Medical … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 45

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 19

July 24, 2020 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! Hope everyone’s doing as well as they can. I’m continuing to juggle two reading groups, music, and oh, BASEBALL IS BACK. I’m also trying to find a volunteer tutor service that could use a tutor. I figure my skill set is basically just writing and college counseling, but if anyone has any recommendations … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 19

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 17

July 10, 2020 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! Hope everyone’s hanging in there as much as they can. I’m still in my apartment, but my wheelchair tire is finally fixed! I also created a SoundCloud account (where I now have a demo of an original song, but it is through private link only, so message me if you’d like to hear … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 17

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Val

(Medieval) History PhD, Princeton (2025). Wheelchair user since 2008. Bylines in The New York Times, PopSugar, and Healthline.

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  • “I Was Afraid My Disability Would Be a Dating Dealbreaker; I Was Wrong” (POPSUGAR)
  • “Becoming the Representation” (MIGA)
  • “Google Maps Makes a Modest Attempt at Wheelchair Accessibility” (Hyperallergic)
  • “Applying to College as a Wheelchair User” (Inside Higher Ed)
  • “My Life with Paralysis, It’s a Workout” (New York Times)
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