Justin, a young man seated in wheelchair at desk, adapted keyboard and joystick mouse, John Green The Anthropocene Reviewed book at his finger tips and on Bookshare website on computer monitor
Reviews, Writing

Book of the year: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

One of the books I promised myself I would review this year is a book of deeply personal essays by my favorite author, John Green. As I mentioned in this earlier post from June, this was one of my favorite books of the year at that time: Top books read this year. I can’t say… Continue reading Book of the year: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

First Avenue crowd on main floor
Accessibility (#A11y), Music, Writing

What have I been up to?

Let’s get you caught up with everything in my life (that I choose to share with you) “Draw a hardline” I went to a Julien Baker concert at First Avenue if you saw the pictures on Twitter and Facebook. Everything worked smoothly as far as showing our vaccine photos on our phone to online tickets… Continue reading What have I been up to?

Justin in wheelchair on Stillwater Lift Bridge
Uncategorized

Writing & Quests

It’s been a while. I have been tired and running a little fever all week. COVID results are negative along with other tests the doctor ordered. Otherwise, besides feeling generally not great, I am awesome. Writing I am currently 19k words into the medical thriller\horror book I am writing. I know that this is a… Continue reading Writing & Quests

Cappuccino froth with heart design
Writing

Hot, steamy days

Hello, everyone. I’ve been quiet lately. So let’s do some updates about all things Justin-related. Still at it In the last post, I said that I was taking a break from the essay book to work on another story idea I felt compelled to work on. Am currently spending the very hot Minnesota days working… Continue reading Hot, steamy days

Dad smiling, holding 9-year old laughing Justin and his laughing younger brother on a hammock
Accessibility (#A11y), Music

What’s new with my life?

Here’s an update on stuff I am doing. Austin Yes, I am going to Austin, Texas, this fall just for a fun vacation. This is a test to see how flying works since the last time I flew was years ago. It will be my first trip out of state since going to Toronto. Fun… Continue reading What’s new with my life?

Justin at computer
Accessibility (#A11y), Writing

Update on blog book, other projects

Before I tell you the updates on the various projects I have started, hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss a single post. Also, feel free to share my posts on social media. I write about accessibility, reading, live music and life as a person with a disability. Now, let’s get into the projects… Continue reading Update on blog book, other projects

autographed To Sleep in a Sea of Stars poster, bookmarks, letter, photograph of Christopher Paolini
Accessibility (#A11y), Advocacy, Sports, Writing

Blog book update, fractalverse awesomeness, what else?

Fractalverse awesomeness I got some amazing things I want to share with you. I am just so appreciative and don’t know if authors or just people in general always realize the impact they have on others. On Wednesday, I watched the mail delivery person bring two packages to our door. The banner picture shows the… Continue reading Blog book update, fractalverse awesomeness, what else?

Justin with hand on joystick mouse at computer
Accessibility (#A11y), Writing

Learning with Skillshare

What am I doing to learn to better my craft of writing and how to market me and my books even though I don’t have a book out? Recently I wrote about taking some Coursera courses which have been interesting. I’ve also been interested in trying out Skillshare for a while because it features a… Continue reading Learning with Skillshare

Justin with mask on face
Advocacy, Health, Political, Writing

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It’s been a difficult 2020. I would say that it’s been a difficult couple of years for me personally in figuring out what to do with my life and dealing with medical issues. But 2020 just added a whole new meaning to difficult. Thoughts on COVID I am at high risk of catching this virus… Continue reading 2020202020202020202020202020