Tag Archives: deaf
My Virgin AWP Experience
I can’t believe it’s been (more than) a week since AWP ended. I admit AWP got off to a rough start for me (you can see what I mean here) but after the initial shocks and adjustments my experience at … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Life, Personal, Writing
Tagged "ah hah", "personal growth", activism, AWP, book, caucus, conference, craft, deaf, disabilities, learning, memoir, opportunity, resources, writer
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Writing Conferences, Reunions And Trying To Focus: Getting Ready For AWP 2015!
I’m super excited. And nervous. And a little crazed, from feeling both overwhelmed and so, so behind. But I’m mostly excited – I think. I’m going to my first ever AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) Conference. It’s next … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Education, Events, Inspiration, Personal, Publishing, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged "creative collective", "road trip", "writing conference", anxiety, AWP, business, deaf, deafness, excitement, friends, learning, networking, relationships, reunion, travel, writers
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What My Ears Miss The Most: Music
I really hate being deaf. I don’t gripe about it very much because I can’t change it, so it’s like me griping about the existence of a disease. I can’t change it, and pity does not allow for the existence … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Life, music, Personal, Romance
Tagged "hard of hearing", "love songs", "miss music", "profoundly deaf", deaf, inspiration, love
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I May Be Deaf, But I’m Not An Idiot
I am intelligent. I am opinionated. I get off on efficiency. I am frugal. I am direct. I can be a bitch when I need to be, and I own that term as one of endearment. I am a redhead. … Continue reading
Posted in culture, family, home, Inspiration, Life, People
Tagged "alarm system", "bait and switch", "hard of hearing", "home security", "not an idiot", "taking advantage", ADT, deaf, redhead, salesperson
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