I grew up in a town of about 4,000 people in central Illinois. There were cornfields for miles. But as I saw the corn, I rarely saw anyone with a disability like mine, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), or brittle bones. Sure, I saw kids with my disability on TV. They were always cast as the sadContinue reading “What Happened When I Saw Disabled People For Real”
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How My Brittle Bones Gave Me A Solid Purpose
I’ve broken 60 bones. Possibly more, I’m not sure. As I heal from a fractured leg, it’s made me think about my previous injuries, and what they meant to me. When I was a kid, I never really saw anyone who looked like me: in a wheelchair, with brittle bones and a few surgeries underContinue reading “How My Brittle Bones Gave Me A Solid Purpose”
Why Anyone Will Keep Watching Your Video
Music. It’s one of the last things people think about, but it’s important. It’s really the difference between an interesting video and one that will put you asleep. The right music, seriously, can evoke emotions, set the tone, and elevate the overall viewing experience. Just think about the suspenseful music in movies. It might haveContinue reading “Why Anyone Will Keep Watching Your Video”