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Body of War
Tomas Young is 28 years old, sexy, well-spoken, from Kansas City, MO, and unfortunately, a T4 paraplegic. In 2003, he was shot and paralyzed by enemy fire (“Instantly dropping my AK 47,” he describes, after getting shot) after only 5 days in Iraq. Body of War is an amazing documentary that EVERYONE should see. Co-directed by the legendary Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, this film premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March and is currently touring the country. To learn more about this anti-war film, visit the it’s site, BodyofWar.com. Make sure to watch the trailer and to peruse it’s screening schedule; it may be coming to a city near you. I’m hoping that SOON…
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Britain’s Missing Top Model
Stylish, sassy, chic … disabled? Britain is airing a brand new model search reality show in July, specifically looking for models with disabilities. On a awful creative note, it’ll be called Britain’s Missing Top Model. They get no w00t from me for that lame show name. Here’s the show’s tagline: Eight young disabled women discover what it takes to be a model – but which of them will win a photo shoot and appear in a top fashion magazine? Is this a marketing ploy? Is it a serious competition? My Brit friends will have to share their opinion with me after it airs, because unfortunately it’s damn near impossible to get BBC Three…
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The 10 Commandments of Life in a Wheelchair If You Have a SCI
Enjoy my sage, awesome wisdom, my friends. – Tiff
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A Tribute to Dry Shampoos
Ever heard of these aerosol dandies? If not, it’s probably because you were either A) Born after 1970 or B) You live in the USA (apparently people all over Europe are more than aware of this easy-breezy way to “refresh” your hair). Anyways here’s the dealio: There are some really nice (and expensive) dry shampoos that are on the market right now, and not only do they work (just spray it all over, comb through, let dry, and it’s clean/”refereshed”), but they’re perfect for ladies with disabilities who need help washing their hair the “water way.” Your grandma probably used dry shampoo back in her younger days, and hippies at week-long music…
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Let’s Break Outta Rehab
Last night was one of those special nights that make you feel like Santa Claus. My concert/musician conoisseur friend Allison, a 38 year old with mild Cerebral Palsy (she can push herself in a manual wheelchair), has literally been stuck in the hospital the last 3 months with these mysterious stomach abscesses that had to be surgically removed. And since she’s been in bed for 3 months trying to heal, she’s not surprisingly gotten weaker. So now, unfortunately, she’s at a stage where she can’t transfer herself anymore from the floor back into her chair for example (in her studio condo she just has a mattress on the floor…yeah she’s emo like that). So…
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“30 Days” in a Wheelchair
From the guy who brought you the award-winning movie, Super Size Me (Morgan Spurlock), comes the FX television show “30 Days.” It’s third season premieres June 3rd. And look what pertinent episode they have coming up! “Ray played football for Baylor University from 1984-88 before his NFL draft in 1989. He won two Super Bowl rings in 1998 and 1999 as a starting member of the Denver Broncos. …In 1991, Ray was on the field with the Detroit Lions when his teammate and friend, Mike Utley, was involved in a play that left him paralyzed from the chest down.” “For 30 Days, Ray will live in a wheelchair and will rely on his mental…
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“The Orphanage”
Guillermo Del Toro’s latest film “The Orphanage” (“El Orfanato”), is an amazing horror film that literally INVENTS a new genre of horror. And the best part, it features characters with disabilities. A very interesting, relevant movie for me (and I’m sure for you too). The reason I believe it invents a new genre within the genre of horror, is because you actually cry tears of joy for the “scary bad people” at the end of the film. Talk about a mindfuck. I truly loved it! It’s on DVD and Netflix’s “Play Now” feature, so check it out asap. If you’re a horror fan and don’t mind subtitles, and have a…
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Logan Magazine
I’m giving props this Friday eve to Logan Olson, a sexy chic wiith a TBI who started Logan Magazine not so long ago; a mag for young women with disabilities. What a great concept! And it looks so professional too. w00t! – Tiff
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What’s It Like To Be Paralyzed
Wanna know? Really, really? Ok, well here you go, the best way EVER to describe it: Try to move your hair, as you would your arms, your fingers, your legs. See how it does absolutely nothing and is unresponsive? Well, that my friends, is what it’s like when a part of your body becomes paralyzed after a spinal injury. It just stops listening. Like you and a best friend got in a fight and are now ignoring each other. As you can guess, it’s immensely frustrating to have that ability siphoned away from you. Walking, moving, makes life SO much easier. A cure can happen, folks, and is closer than…
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Dolce & Gabbana ‘The One’
Meagh (an awesome chick who is a frequent poster on our boards) is right. This new parfum from D&G is the shiz. Entitled ‘The One,’ it’s described as “a warm, oriental floral with modern sensuality. Created for the ultimate diva, The One is at once tempting, modern and glamorous, embracing a touch of classicism…” Btw, who knew “classicism” was a word? Did they just make that up to sound umm…classy? Anyways, got a free spritz of it during my crazy Nordstrom’s day yesterday. I’d buy a bottle, but the smallest bottle (1.6 oz) goes for $65. Fuck that shit. I’d rather buy a new cell phone or an expensive lobster dinner.…