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Squatting with Context

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

A physical therapy post! Huzzah! I did a post a couple of years ago called “Standing with Context” in which I explained what it looks like, and then what is actually happening, when I do standing exercises. I also did one on the importance of core strength. Go read them if you haven’t yet. This is … Continue reading Squatting with Context

Standing with Context

August 9, 2016 ~ Val ~ 1 Comment

What’s this? Two physical therapy (PT) posts in a row? Has Val run out of non-PT-related stories? Nah, I just wanted to get this particular post in before I leave for Cambridge (the American one) and have to take a brief hiatus from my PT gym. Believe me, I’d love to move my gym to … Continue reading Standing with Context

Faith Healing in Harvard Yard

June 14, 2016June 14, 2016 ~ Val ~ 4 Comments

First, one of my friends from high school (who is currently getting her PhD in Entomology) has started a blog all about bees! Click here and check it out! Second, when I started my blog, I wasn’t actually sure what I was going to talk about. I thought I’d post about things that happened that … Continue reading Faith Healing in Harvard Yard

Core Strength

January 28, 2016January 29, 2016 ~ Val ~ 3 Comments

I really wanted to do a post on the recent snowmageddon that hit NYC, but it's one of those things that doesn't work unless you have lots and lots of pictures.  I lack these pictures, but just imagine a bunch of slushy and poorly-shoveled curb cuts, with dirty puddles everywhere.  Now imagine sticking your hands … Continue reading Core Strength

First post! Eight years late.

January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 ~ Val ~ 3 Comments

Right. So. Here we go. For those unfamiliar with my wheelchair (i.e. complete strangers) or how I got it (i.e. most people I met after high school and complete strangers), I sustained a spinal cord injury in January 2008 (making this kind of my eight-year injuriversary if you want to get technical and somewhat Hallmark-y about … Continue reading First post! Eight years late.

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Val

PhD candidate of medieval history at Princeton University. Also a dessert fanatic who happens to use a wheelchair.

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Further Reading

  • “The Secret Life of a #Finfluencer” (GofG)
  • “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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When your sister visits with pre-Thanksgiving treats 😁 @tastecreme
I promise I will eventually try all of the @bibbleandsip cream puffs, but it’s so hard not to get the black sesame every single time.
Testing out the new oven with @khatzdubson by making chocolate chip cookies! 🍪
That moment when you realize that cinnamon buns are indeed the perfect breakfast food. @bourkestreetbakerynyc
I escaped Princeton for a day to eat all of the things. Including this cherry sundae from @gramercytavern with oat ice cream, walnuts, and cookie crumble.
Briefly interrupting this dessert-based Instagram to announce that my essay from the NYT disability series will be included in the anthology “About Us” from @liverightpublishing ! The publication will be out on September 3rd!

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