Establishing Routines: 52 Posts
Routines do a lot for people’s emotional well being. I should know.
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Crosspost: It Goes all Ways
“When people think they are fundamentally broken, it affects their freedom to choose.” -Mama Be Good
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Best of P-Mag: Cosmo, Gaslighting, and How We See “Crazy”
Another favorite from the writer’s nominations and we couldn’t agree more. ~P-Mag Team
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What is Schedule A Hiring, Really?
On August 22nd, the Washington Times published an op-ed full of misinformation about Federal Schedule A hiring. How it got past fact checking by at the Times‘ editorial board is beyond me — and a number of people who actually study disability and/or employment policy. True, the Times is notoriously one of the more conservative newspapers in the beltway. But employment …
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Food: Watermelon and Cucumber Curry
Ah, watermelons and cucumbers. The two quintessential summer fruits — or fruit and vegetable if you are a chef and not a botanist. They are juicy, cooling, and delicious in so many things. And by things, I do include curry.
Read MoreFood: Let’s Make Kulfi!
Kulfi. Sometimes known as Indian ice cream, this delicious dessert is one of my favorites. Thicker and creamier than ice cream or gelatto, it also often has flavors that are unusual in western supermarkets. It’s also supposed to be less complicated to make. And did I mention that it is vegetarian? (Not Vegan though, sorry!)
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What I Watched Last Night, Or: Putting the Sci in Sci-Fi
Last night, my science fiction choice for marathon-ing was based on nostalgia- I watched Farscape. As a kid, Farscape was a big, beautiful show, and one that seemed so grown-up while still being full of adventure. Watching it as an adult, I found that the way I appreciated the show changed to focus more on seeing what parts of the …
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Cosmo, Gaslighting, and How We See “Crazy”
Gaslighting — one of the tools of an abuser to make one doubt their reality. It plays on the fear of what people do to those with mental health disabilities to isolate and control. It’s also, according to a recent Cosmopolitan article, merely “naughty.”
Read MoreCrosspost: Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Custard!
The other day, my mother ended up having to rush out to pick people up and wasn’t going to be able to put together her pumpkin stuff. Looking for something to do, I spied the canned pumpkin. Now, I’ve never made pumpkin pie before. But knowing that those cans of potential deliciousness might go back into the cupboard? I knew …
Read MoreCrosspost: Rocking (and Flapping) at 1000 Revolutions a Minute
[Content warning: mentions of ableism; censored use of the r-word; abusive treatment] I made it down to an Occupy/Decolonize site! I am in the DC area this week for a variety of things. So Tuesday afternoon I went down to the site at McPherson Square for a couple of hours. It was significant for me in part because although I’ve been …
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Tinctures: About and How-To
Tinctures are really useful, and many tinctures can replace heavy medication. But remember — tinctures ARE medicine, and they need to be used with care as such. Just be sure that, if you are continuing with pharma-meds, the tincture you are using will not react badly. When your doctor asks what medicines you are taking, include your tinctures, too!
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Why I’m Not Blue
I see a lot of “light it up blue” stuff being posted around the ‘net today. It makes me sad, really. See, the “Light It Up Blue” campaign is a project of Autism Speaks. Their name is ironic, considering they do not have any Autistics on their board, and one Autistic on ONE advisory committee.
Read MoreLadyguide: Creating Accessible Emails
Creating accessible organizing is challenging. I know that for me, text-based communication is usually preferred. But there are major difficulties for a wide range of people with text.
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