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Accept the things I cannot change and the courage to change the things I can…
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Posted in Biographical, Disability, Philosophical, Sport
Tagged Asian, bias, disability, political correct, quad rugby, sports, whitewashing, yellowface
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Born free
No limb, no limits, no problems for me Those silly meat limbs, no, I’m meant to be free. Who needs ten fingers or toes or two feet? Maybe even my arms are limiting me. They flop all around when I … Continue reading
Coach’s Corner – By Chris Cook
Below is an original article written by the Tucson Renegades Coach, Chris Cook. It served as the inspiration for my more detailed account of my first year in Quad Rugby: 38 Year-Old Rugby Rookie Tucson Renegades Rugby Article Featuring Our … Continue reading
38 Year-Old Rugby Rookie
Back in 2009, I was alone in a bar near the University of Arizona, talking to my then-girlfriend on the phone. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw 3 guys in wheelchairs playing pool. For whatever reason I … Continue reading
Wheelchairs, I’ve had a few
When I was four years old my father gave my brother a skateboard. It took him about 10 minutes to hit his face on the ground. There was blood but thankfully no need for stitches. He could have given up … Continue reading
What is in a name?
Amputee, limb deficient, disabled, handicapped, differently abled, special, God’s children, thalidomide baby, war veteran, crippled, stumpy, deformed, birth defect, a burden, incomplete, helpless, gimp, freak… Sometimes a name is used to hurt, sometime they are used because we don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, Disability, Hope
Tagged amputee, bowling, disabled, first impressions, handicapped, heroes
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A wake up call
I was in a car accident today and it saved my life. I woke up like most every other day, tired yet rested enough. I got the kids out of bed, had breakfast and then set off to have our … Continue reading
Go skateboarding
Go skateboarding, down the hill, feel gravity pull you through the turn Go skateboarding, tires squeal, smell smoke as the rubber burns Go skateboarding, grind the axle, hear the metal shriek down the rail Go skateboarding, heart races, taste your … Continue reading
Don’t Get the Wrong Impression…
Frequently I run into people who have an idea of who I am long before they talk to me. Many think I am a poor guy down on his luck, a war veteran with a chip on his shoulder, or … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, Disability
Tagged amputee, disabled, empowering, Fear, first impressions, no legs, skateboard
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Radio Silence
I’ve been giving myself the silent treatment for the last two weeks. I cut out the radio, turned off the TV, I’m not watching movies and I’m limiting myself from reading any news on the internet. I’ve gone radio silent. … Continue reading
Boy Without Legs 