What Happens If We Erase DEI? When I was in school, I had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) every single year. From elementary through high school, it was the thing that kept me from getting completely lost in the system. Without it, I would’ve been written off like so many other disabled students—quietly pushed to … Read more
This morning I went out for a drive—not to clear my head, but to get a damn donut. That’s it. A little sugar. A little music. A few minutes to feel human again. But like most days lately, the world decided to throw me a few reminders I didn’t ask for. While I was out, … Read more
It’s been quiet here lately—not because I’ve had nothing to say, but because life has been making a lot of noise in its own way. Not quite a week ago, everything shifted. I won’t get into the details, but I’ve been handed one of those unexpected resets that shakes up your foundation. At 46, I’m … Read more
I was scrolling through TikTok, as one does nowadays, and out of nowhere, a track slapped me in the face. Not literally (that would be impressive), but it hit me in a way that made me stop, rewind, and say, “What the hell is this, and why does it feel like the exact soundtrack to … Read more
Last week, I got a message telling me that I should “stick to writing about music” instead of talking about disability rights, politics, or whatever else is on my mind. Because, you know, this blog is connected to my radio show, and apparently, that means I’m only allowed to talk about music. So, for all … Read more
I actually got a private message the other day saying that I should get back to telling funny stories and talking about music on this blog. After all, doesn’t this have to do with your radio show? Believe me, I want to do that. But nobody is standing up and saying, “This is fucked.” So … Read more
If you want to know just how far we’ve fallen, look no further than what happened to Rep. Al Green. During Trump’s not-really-a-State-of-the-Union address, Green stood up and called out the lies. He didn’t shout. He didn’t throw anything. He just spoke. And for that, they threw him out. Let’s be real—this was a power … Read more
I’ve been called a music elitist, a hipster, and probably a few other things I don’t even know about. I guess that’s what happens when you’ve spent over three decades in and around the music industry. You hear a lot of music, and when you’ve been around long enough, you start to notice patterns—what lasts, … Read more
Hey, before Rolling with Scissors was Rolling with Scissors, it was called Tuesday Morning Aneurysm. Same chaotic energy, same deep dives, same late-night madness—just a different name. This story takes place during those early years when the show was still known by its original title. Some moments stick with you forever—the kind that remind you … Read more
I’ve spent a lot of time adapting my tech setup to work with my disability, and after years of trial and error, I’ve landed on the Apple ecosystem. Not because I think it’s perfect, but because it just works—at least in two key areas that are essential for me: 1. Seamless Dictation – Apple’s built-in … Read more